Gwynedd Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gwynedd's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 8.1 per 1,000, placing it 5.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (38.9% of total), anti-social behaviour (21.5%), and public order offences (8.7%)—highlight a pattern skewed towards interpersonal and public-facing incidents. The summer season, marked by school holidays, festivals, and a surge in tourism, likely contributes to these trends. For instance, the elevated rate of violence and sexual offences may be partly explained by the concentration of visitors in urban centres and the associated strain on community spaces. Anti-social behaviour, often linked to alcohol consumption and overcrowding in town centres, also rose above the UK average by 10%, suggesting a need for targeted interventions during peak tourist periods. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remained significantly below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's rural character and lower population density. The balance between violent and property crimes—38.9% vs. 31.7%—indicates a shift towards incidents involving people rather than assets, a trend consistent with the influx of temporary residents and the challenges of managing public spaces during the summer months.

July 2025 saw alarming spikes in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons jumping 366.7% from three to 14 incidents. This surge, while not directly linked to seasonal factors, may reflect increased tensions during festivals or events. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose 150% to 15 incidents, potentially tied to the influx of tourists and the associated increase in car usage. Robbery also doubled, from two to four incidents, a sharp increase that warrants attention. Shoplifting decreased by 26.6%, aligning with the UK average for this category. However, the most striking deviation from national trends is the 5% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences, which may be influenced by the area's mix of urban and rural spaces during peak tourism. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas frequented by transient populations during festivals.

Gwynedd's crime rate in July 2025 rose 17.4% from the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000 to 8.1 per 1,000, marking a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 32 crimes reported each day, a figure that underscores the intensity of incidents during the peak summer season. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population of 120,813. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect the heightened activity associated with tourism and festivals, which can strain local resources and alter crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Gwynedd remains below the UK average, the month-on-month rise demands scrutiny of factors such as event-related overcrowding or shifts in policing priorities during the summer months.