Gwynedd Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 120,813, Gwynedd recorded 785 crimes in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 12.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and shoplifting (8.7%). These patterns align with seasonal rhythms, as September marks the start of the academic year, potentially increasing opportunities for crimes such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in areas with high student populations. However, the drop in anti-social behaviour may indicate a shift in community activity or improved local policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences, though slightly above the UK average, remain a significant concern, particularly given their high proportion of total crimes. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime and other theft suggest that Gwynedd’s rural nature and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for these types of crimes. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to education and the transition from summer to autumn—likely influences the distribution of crime types, with shoplifting and burglary rising in tandem with increased foot traffic in retail and residential areas. At the same time, the decline in anti-social behaviour could reflect changes in social dynamics as communities settle into the academic term. These trends highlight the combination of local demographics, seasonal factors, and crime patterns, though further data would be needed to confirm these associations with certainty.

September 2025 saw a 41.7% increase in shoplifting, reaching 68 incidents, likely linked to back-to-school shopping and university freshers’ week. Burglary also rose by 66.7%, from 18 to 30, a trend that may reflect increased home occupancy during the academic term. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 41.2%, from 233 to 137, a shift that could indicate seasonal changes in community activity or improved local policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences, at 314 incidents (40% of total crimes), remained 1% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in this category despite the overall decline. Bicycle theft surged by 66.7%, highlighting a need for targeted measures in areas with student populations or cycling infrastructure. The data also reveals that other theft and vehicle crime were significantly below the UK average, with other theft at 20% below and vehicle crime at 75% below. These disparities suggest that while certain crime types are amplified by local factors, others may be less prevalent due to the area’s demographic or geographic characteristics. For residents, the rise in shoplifting and burglary underscores the importance of heightened awareness in retail and residential areas during the academic term.

The crime rate in Gwynedd for September 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a marked decrease from August’s 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a 23.8% drop. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns as the academic year begins, potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes linked to summer holidays. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 26 crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than August, still underscores the need for community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 154 residents, a rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic highlights Gwynedd’s relative safety compared to the national context, particularly when considering its rural character and the distribution of population across sparsely populated regions. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite a modest number of crimes, the impact per resident is mitigated by the area’s lower density and potentially more dispersed community structures. This suggests that the spatial distribution of the population may play a role in reducing the frequency of crimes per capita, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis. The decline in crime also raises questions about the effectiveness of local policing strategies during the transition from summer to autumn, though can be inferred from the data alone.