Gwynedd Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 in Gwynedd revealed a combination of violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the crime profile. The overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents placed the area 3.9% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s rural character and lower population density. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences (323 incidents, 36.3% of total), were the most prevalent category, significantly exceeding the UK average for this type by 3%. Anti-social behaviour (211 incidents, 23.7%) and criminal damage and arson (82 incidents, 9.2%) followed, both of which were 35% and 23% above the UK average, respectively. These trends may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the Easter period, which typically brings increased foot traffic and outdoor activity to the region. Property crimes, in contrast, accounted for 27.6% of all incidents, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both falling below the UK average. The lower rate of property crime compared to violent crime could indicate a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, or the area’s geographic profile, which may prioritise public safety over commercial or residential vulnerabilities. The seasonal context of April—marked by spring weather and the Easter holiday—may also have contributed to the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which tend to rise with increased social interaction and tourism. While the overall rate remained stable compared to March, the specific balance between violent and property crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violence and anti-social behaviour are concentrated.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and robbery doubling (from 2 to 4). These increases may partly explain the 36.3% share of violent crimes, which outpaced the UK average for violence and sexual offences by 3%. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 38.2%, aligning with a 26% UK deficit for this category. Property crimes, however, remained below the UK average, with shoplifting at 9% below and vehicle crime at 47% below. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 36.3% of total incidents—contrasts sharply with property crimes, which made up 27.6% (246 of 891). This imbalance may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during Easter, which could contribute to higher rates of public order and anti-social behaviour. Residents may find the 200% rise in bicycle theft particularly relevant, given its potential link to seasonal travel or tourism.

Gwynedd’s crime rate in April 2025 remained stable compared to March, with a 1.4% increase from 7.3 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity during the month. Daily crime figures show 30 incidents per day, a rate that, while locally relevant, lacks a direct UK comparison due to the absence of national daily data. Over the course of April, one crime occurred for every 136 residents, a monthly exposure figure that contextualises the rate within the population. With a population of 120,813, this translates to a relatively low frequency of crime per individual, though variations in local demographics and geography may influence this. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with the UK average, where Gwynedd’s rate of 7.4 is 3.9% below the national figure, a difference that, while modest, may reflect regional characteristics such as rural density or community policing initiatives.