Gwynedd Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Gwynedd during January 2026 reveals a pronounced emphasis on violent and anti-social offences, which together account for over 57% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences alone constitute 40.3% of the total crime count, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 12%. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 17.2%, marking a 29% increase above the national benchmark. This pattern suggests a local context where interpersonal conflicts and disruptive behaviour are more prevalent than property-related crimes, which make up just 28.1% of the total (244 property crimes out of 832). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter daylight hours and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the dominance of violent crime, as outdoor activities diminish and indoor disputes may escalate. The crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places Gwynedd marginally above the UK average of 6.8. The relatively low incidence of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK averages (0.4 and 0.3 per 1,000 respectively) may reflect the area's rural character, where fewer vehicles are concentrated in urban centres and homes are more spread out, reducing opportunities for such crimes. However, the high rates of anti-social behaviour and violence indicate a need for targeted interventions in community spaces where these incidents are likely to occur, such as public housing estates or areas with limited social services.

January 2026 saw sharp spikes in robbery and bicycle theft, with robbery incidents surging by 133.3% (from 3 to 7) and bicycle theft doubling (from 1 to 2). These increases contrast with declines in burglary (down 33.3%) and possession of weapons (down 33.3%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The crime mix reveals a stark imbalance: violent crimes (335) far outpace property crimes (244), with the former comprising 40.3% of all incidents. This violent crime dominance is 12% above the UK average for this category, which may be linked to the area's demographic profile, including a higher proportion of younger residents or communities with limited access to conflict resolution resources. Conversely, Gwynedd's vehicle crime rate is 73% below the UK average, a statistic that aligns with the region's rural landscape, where fewer vehicles are concentrated in high-risk urban zones. For residents, the 29% increase in anti-social behaviour (143 incidents) is a critical data point, as it may indicate rising tensions in public spaces or a lack of community engagement initiatives to address root causes. This finding could prompt local authorities to consider targeted youth programs or increased policing in areas with high concentrations of anti-social activity.

The crime rate in Gwynedd for January 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents) marks a 17.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.9 per 1,000, indicating a notable upward trend over a short period. This rise translates to roughly 27 crimes per day on average, or one reported crime for every 145 residents over the course of the month. When contextualised against the population of 120,813, this means that each resident faces a slightly higher risk of encountering crime compared to the previous month, though the overall rate remains within the UK average range. The daily crime count provides a practical lens for residents: if a local family were to observe the pace of incidents, they might expect approximately one crime to occur in their immediate vicinity every 2.5 days. This figure, while not alarming in absolute terms, underscores the importance of community vigilance and local policing strategies. The monthly exposure metric—1-in-145 residents—offers a tangible measure of risk, though this is an aggregate figure and does not reflect individual probabilities. The 17.8% month-on-month increase suggests that factors such as seasonal transitions or specific events in January may have influenced criminal activity, though further analysis would be required to identify precise causes.