Caernarfon Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caernarfon's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 13.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 63% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights a significant local challenge. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (32.3% of total), shoplifting (18.1%), and anti-social behaviour (15.8%). These figures align with patterns typical of coastal towns during the summer months, when tourism begins to peak. The sharp rise in shoplifting—281% above the UK average—may partly reflect increased foot traffic in retail areas as visitors arrive for the season. Violence and sexual offences, already 50% above the UK average, could be linked to the area's proximity to popular tourist attractions and the associated nightlife activity. The seasonal context of June, with longer days and the start of summer, likely amplifies these trends. While property crimes (50 total) remained a concern, the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes suggests a shift in the crime profile compared to other UK areas. This combination of factors underscores the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies to address the specific challenges of a coastal town during the tourist season.

June 2025 saw notable increases in several crime categories, with shoplifting rising by 84.6% from 13 to 24 incidents—a figure 281% above the UK average. Vehicle crime also surged by 100%, from one to two incidents, while bicycle theft doubled from zero to one. These spikes contrast with decreases in theft from the person (-50%) and burglary (-50%), though the latter still remain 64% below the UK average. The dominance of violent crimes, which account for 32.3% of all reported incidents, is particularly striking. Violence and sexual offences in Caernarfon are 50% above the UK average, a disparity that may be exacerbated by the town's tourist infrastructure and the associated social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, is 48% above the UK average, suggesting a need for community-focused interventions. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting—particularly in retail zones—presents an immediate concern. The data illustrates a clear imbalance between violent crimes and property crimes, with the former significantly outpacing the latter. This mix of trends highlights the combination of local conditions and broader national patterns.

Caernarfon's crime rate in June 2025 fell slightly from 13.5 per 1,000 in May, a 2.9% decrease, though it remains 63% above the UK average. The daily crime count averaged 4 incidents per day, a figure that, while seemingly modest, reflects the concentrated nature of crime in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 76 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area's population of 10,116, underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the local community. This rate is higher than the UK average, which is scaled across a much larger population. The previous month's rate of 13.5 per 1,000 suggests that while there has been a slight decline, the overall trajectory remains concerning. Residents should be aware that the monthly exposure figure translates to a tangible risk: in any given month, nearly 1.3% of the population may experience a crime. This statistic, when paired with the sharp rise in shoplifting and violent crimes, highlights the need for vigilance in public spaces. The comparison to the UK average further illustrates the unique challenges faced by Caernarfon, where the density of population and tourism infrastructure may amplify local crime patterns compared to more rural or less densely populated areas.