Crime in Bangor: statistics, rates and trends
2,847 crimes were recorded in Bangor in the 12 months to July 2026, 152.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
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2,847 crimes were recorded in Bangor in the 12 months to July 2026, 152.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 957 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bangor has the 61st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bangor | Gwynedd | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,847 | 10,616 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 152.4 | 87.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 18,682 | 120,813 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bangor was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,938 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,475). Over the whole period it fell 0%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,847 | 152.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,475 | 132.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,521 | 134.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,816 | 150.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,916 | 156.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,727 | 146.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,938 | 157.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,851 | 152.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,856 | 152.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 248 |
| June 2026 | 230 |
| May 2026 | 284 |
| April 2026 | 242 |
| March 2026 | 235 |
| February 2026 | 242 |
| January 2026 | 248 |
| December 2025 | 233 |
| November 2025 | 241 |
| October 2025 | 237 |
| September 2025 | 194 |
| August 2025 | 213 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bangor over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in burglary (+91%) and other crime (+59%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 957 | 51.2 | 1.50 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 543 | 29.1 | 1.89 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 397 | 21.3 | 2.56 | +21% |
| Public order | 234 | 12.5 | 1.89 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 214 | 11.5 | 1.69 | +14% |
| Other theft | 152 | 8.1 | 1.27 | -4% |
| Drugs | 106 | 5.7 | 1.74 | +4% |
| Burglary | 86 | 4.6 | 1.30 | +91% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 3.4 | 0.68 | +12% |
| Other crime | 35 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +59% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.2 | 1.27 | -12% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.65 | -41% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bangor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bangor recorded 957 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 33.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bangor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bangor recorded 543 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bangor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bangor recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bangor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bangor recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bangor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bangor recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bangor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bangor recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bangor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bangor recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bangor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bangor recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bangor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bangor recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bangor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bangor recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bangor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bangor recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bangor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bangor recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bangor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bangor recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bangor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bangor recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bangor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bangor.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bangor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caernarfon | 1,640 | 159.2 | +4% |
| Conwy | 1,199 | 75.7 | -50% |
| Llandudno | 3,245 | 214.1 | +41% |
| Colwyn Bay | 3,705 | 131.5 | -14% |
| Holyhead | 1,530 | 123.8 | -19% |
| Abergele | 774 | 84.6 | -45% |
| Kinmel Bay | 1,037 | 109.6 | -28% |
| Rhyl | 5,588 | 204.1 | +34% |
5 areas within Bangor, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Dewi had the highest rate (182.3 per 1,000) and Y Faenol the lowest (92.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewi | Neighbourhood | 2,101 | 383 | 182.3 |
| Canol Bangor | Neighbourhood | 9,121 | 1,481 | 162.4 |
| Dwyrain Bangor | Neighbourhood | 3,717 | 580 | 156.0 |
| Glyder | Neighbourhood | 1,693 | 173 | 102.2 |
| Y Faenol | Neighbourhood | 3,221 | 298 | 92.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bangor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 215 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 207 |
| On or near Hospital | 188 |
| On or near Rhes Plas Llwyd | 114 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 111 |
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 85 |
| On or near Well Street | 81 |
| On or near Friars Road | 72 |
| On or near Nightclub | 64 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bangor over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 813 | 28.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 627 | 22.0% |
| Not recorded | 543 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 317 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 195 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 155 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 77 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 23 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% |
Bangor has an estimated population of 18,682. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bangor sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bangor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.9% |
| Social rented homes | 27.4% |
| Private rented homes | 28.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.4% |
Is Bangor a safe place to live?
Bangor recorded 152.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bangor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 957 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (543).
Is crime in Bangor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bangor was up 15% on the year before: 2,847 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,475 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bangor?
Bangor is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bangor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.