Gwynedd Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gwynedd’s overall crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a long-term trend of lower crime rates in the area. Violence and sexual offences (337 cases, 43.4% of total crimes) remained the dominant category, 5% above the UK average, likely influenced by the area’s mix of rural and urban communities, where social interactions in town centres may contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour (158 cases, 20.4%) and criminal damage (54 cases, 7.0%) followed, with the latter 11% below the UK average—a pattern consistent with Gwynedd’s lower property crime rates, possibly due to its sparse population and limited high-density housing. Seasonal factors, such as the clocks going back and Halloween, may have played a role in the sharp rise in robbery and weapon possession, though these increases are isolated to specific categories. The data highlights a generally safer environment compared to the UK, but the volatility in certain crime types underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the sudden spikes in violent and weapon-related offences.

October 2025 saw unprecedented surges in robbery (+300%), possession of weapons (+300%), and theft from the person (+200%), driven by a combination of seasonal factors and localized incidents. These increases starkly contrast with declines in shoplifting (-39.7%) and burglary (-36.7%), which may reflect heightened police presence or community initiatives during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (43.4% of total crimes), 5% above the UK average, while shoplifting fell to 5.3% of total crimes—52% below the UK rate. The sharp rise in weapon-related crimes, though small in absolute terms (8 incidents), raises concerns about public safety, particularly as Halloween and darker evenings may contribute to increased tensions. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, especially in areas with high foot traffic during evening hours.

Gwynedd’s crime rate in October 2025 remained stable at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 1.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.5. This consistency suggests no major spikes or dips in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, 25 crimes were reported over the 31 days, averaging roughly one crime for every 156 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure contextualizes the rate as relatively low compared to the UK average, which is 7.7 per 1,000. The population of 120,813 means that each resident faces a lower likelihood of being directly affected by crime than the national average. However, the distribution of crime types reveals distinct patterns, such as the sharp rise in robbery and possession of weapons, which merit closer examination. The data underscores that while the area is safer than the UK overall, specific categories require targeted attention.