Gwynedd Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 saw Gwynedd's crime rate rise to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, remaining 7.5% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 7.9% increase from January, reflects the seasonal lull in outdoor activity typical of the winter months. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.2% of all reported incidents—15% above the UK average. This dominance of violent crime over property-related offences is unusual for Gwynedd, which typically records lower rates for burglary and shoplifting. Anti-social behaviour also features prominently, making up 19.1% of crimes, 24% above the UK average. These patterns may be influenced by the area's rural nature, where social dynamics and limited policing resources could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violent incidents. Conversely, property crimes remain significantly below national averages, with burglary 63% lower and vehicle crime 73% lower than the UK average. This divergence highlights the combination of local conditions and national trends, with Gwynedd's sparse population and geographic isolation likely playing a role in shaping crime patterns that differ from more urbanised regions. The seasonal context further complicates analysis, as colder weather and reduced daylight hours may exacerbate certain types of crime while suppressing others, creating a unique profile for the area during February.

February 2025 marked a significant shift in Gwynedd's crime profile, with robbery and theft from the person both doubling compared to January—rising from 1 to 2 incidents each. This spike, though limited in absolute numbers, highlights the volatility of crime during the winter months, a period when reduced visibility and colder weather may create conditions conducive to targeted offences. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing Gwynedd 7.5% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This position is partly attributed to the area's consistently low rates for property crimes, with burglary 63% below the UK average and shoplifting 35% below. However, violent crime remains a persistent concern, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.2% of all crimes—15% above the UK average. This imbalance between property and violent crime underscores the need for targeted strategies addressing the latter. The 69% increase in criminal damage and arson, from 42 to 71 incidents, is particularly notable given Gwynedd's generally low rates for this category, possibly linked to the area's rural infrastructure and challenges with maintaining property during prolonged damp weather.

Gwynedd's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 6.2 per 1,000 residents from 5.7 per 1,000 in January, reflecting a 7.9% increase. This shift, though modest in absolute terms, underscores the volatility of crime trends during winter months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 27 crimes per day, a figure consistent with historical winter patterns where reduced outdoor activity and colder weather typically correlate with lower overall crime rates. However, the monthly exposure rate—1 reported crime for every 163 residents—remains lower than the UK average, suggesting that Gwynedd's rural character and lower population density contribute to a generally safer environment. The area's consistently low vehicle crime rate, 73% below the UK average, aligns with reduced traffic and pedestrian activity during colder months. These dynamics illustrate how seasonal rhythms and geographic context shape crime patterns in ways distinct from more densely populated regions, where urban density and higher foot traffic might drive different trends.