Gwynedd Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gwynedd's overall crime rate for June 2025 was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This marks a continuation of the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends, though seasonal factors likely play a role in shaping these figures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most significant category, accounting for 37.1% of all reported crimes (309 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.9%) and shoplifting (9.5%). The dominance of violent crime is consistent with Gwynedd’s mix of urban and rural areas, where community policing efforts and local initiatives may contribute to managing such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average by 1%, reflects patterns often seen in areas with mixed residential and commercial zones. Shoplifting rates, however, rose slightly above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.6 per 1,000), potentially linked to increased foot traffic during the early summer season when tourism begins to pick up in coastal regions. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the start of summer—may influence both crime patterns and public awareness, with more outdoor activity affecting both victimisation rates and police response times. These figures illustrate a combination of local demographics, environmental factors, and policing strategies, with the area’s lower crime rate suggesting effective community engagement and resource allocation.

June 2025 saw notable reductions in several crime categories, with theft from the person declining by 80% (from 5 to 1 incidents) and vehicle crime falling by 68.4% (from 19 to 6). These decreases may reflect heightened awareness during the summer months or improved security measures in high-risk areas. Conversely, shoplifting increased by 46.3% (54 to 79 incidents), a rise that aligns with the early stages of the tourism season and increased retail activity in coastal and rural parts of Gwynedd. Robbery rates doubled (1 to 2 incidents). The category of drugs-related crime was 26% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.3 per 1,000), suggesting that Gwynedd’s rural character may limit opportunities for such activity compared to more densely populated regions. Burglary, at 0.1 per 1,000, was 64% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s generally low property crime profile. These shifts highlight the importance of adapting crime prevention strategies to seasonal patterns, with a focus on retail security during peak tourist periods while maintaining vigilance in areas where violent crime remains a concern.

Gwynedd’s crime rate in June 2025 (6.9 per 1,000) represented an 8.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.5 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trend. Over the course of the month, this translated to approximately 28 crimes reported per day, a figure that provides a daily context for residents assessing local safety. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate meant that one crime was reported for every 145 residents—a statistic that, while seemingly high, must be interpreted alongside the area’s overall low crime profile. This rate is lower than the UK average, with Gwynedd’s crime profile reflecting the influence of its geography and community structure. The relatively low burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) and drug-related crime figures (0.2 per 1,000) suggest that Gwynedd’s rural and coastal environment may contribute to a different crime dynamic compared to more urbanised regions. These comparisons underscore the importance of tailoring local initiatives to the specific needs of Gwynedd, where community engagement and environmental factors may play a larger role in shaping crime trends than in other parts of the UK.