Gwynedd Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a significant shift in Gwynedd's crime profile, with robbery and theft from the person both doubling compared to January. This dramatic month-on-month swing underscores the volatility of crime patterns in the area. The overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places Gwynedd 7.5% below the UK average of 6.7, a consistent trend that reflects the region's relatively low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 43.2% of all reported crimes—a share significantly higher than the UK average. This dominance of violent crime may be partly explained by Gwynedd's rural and coastal nature, where social dynamics and community interactions differ from densely populated urban areas. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 19.1% of total crimes, a figure 24% above the UK average. The seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have contributed to increased indoor gatherings, exacerbating incidents of violence and disorder. Conversely, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remained below national averages, with shoplifting at 35% lower than the UK rate. This contrast highlights the interplay between local characteristics and broader national trends, with Gwynedd's unique geography and demographics shaping its crime profile in ways that diverge from the UK norm.

February 2025 saw a dramatic spike in robbery, with the category doubling from one incident to two—a 100% increase. This marked jump, along with a 100% rise in theft from the person (from zero to one incident), signals a notable shift in crime patterns. Such a surge in these violent and personal crimes contrasts with declines in property-related offences, including a 53.8% drop in vehicle crime (from 13 to 6 incidents) and a 31.8% decrease in burglary (from 22 to 15). These divergent trends suggest a combination of local factors and broader seasonal influences. Violent crimes in Gwynedd remain 15% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.2% of all crimes—a high share compared to the national figure. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime are both significantly below the UK average, with shoplifting at 35% lower than the national rate. This discrepancy may be explained by Gwynedd's rural and coastal character, where commercial activity is less concentrated than in urban centres.

Gwynedd's crime rate rose by 7.9% in February 2025 compared to 5.7 per 1,000 in January, reaching 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a slight uptick in reported incidents across the area. On a daily basis, the local figure of 27 crimes per day provides context for residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents in a given 24-hour period. Over the course of the month, the monthly exposure metric indicates that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents. This figure, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. When viewed through the lens of Gwynedd's population of 120,813, the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with 7.5% fewer crimes per 1,000 residents. The relatively low crime rate, despite the month-on-month increase, suggests that the area continues to maintain a safer profile compared to the national average. However, the upward trend in specific categories such as robbery and theft from the person highlights areas requiring closer attention.