Crime in Kinmel Bay: statistics, rates and trends
1,000 crimes were recorded in Kinmel Bay in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kinmel Bay at a glance
- Crime trends in Kinmel Bay
- Types of crime in Kinmel Bay
- Kinmel Bay compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kinmel Bay
- Streets with the most crime in Kinmel Bay
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kinmel Bay
- Demographics of Kinmel Bay
- Questions about crime in Kinmel Bay
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (525), anti-social behaviour (145) and criminal damage and arson (75) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 290th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kinmel Bay | Conwy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,000 | 12,177 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.7 | 106.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,460 | 114,891 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kinmel Bay of any year here (1,000 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,000 | 105.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,095 | 115.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,108 | 117.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,098 | 116.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,477 | 156.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,294 | 136.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,070 | 113.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,401 | 148.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,386 | 146.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kinmel Bay recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (62% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (47% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 21 to 32, while vehicle crime fell from 34 to 25 and criminal damage and arson fell from 95 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 525 | 55.5 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 15.3 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Public order | 74 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 60 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Drugs | 32 | 3.4 | 3.3 | +52% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kinmel Bay; the highest is Llandudno (213.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Conwy (76.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kinmel Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhyl | 5,492 | 200.6 | +90% |
| Abergele | 746 | 81.5 | -23% |
| Prestatyn | 1,361 | 83.9 | -21% |
| Colwyn Bay | 3,655 | 129.7 | +23% |
| Denbigh | 680 | 82.5 | -22% |
| Conwy | 1,213 | 76.5 | -28% |
| Llandudno | 3,241 | 213.9 | +102% |
| Holywell (Flintshire) | 963 | 110.8 | +5% |
Of the 2 areas within Kinmel Bay, Towyn had the highest crime rate (168.0 per 1,000) and Kinmel Bay the lowest (92.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towyn | Neighbourhood | 2,220 | 373 | 168.0 |
| Kinmel Bay | Neighbourhood | 5,820 | 536 | 92.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Kinmel Bay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Towyn Road” (116).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Towyn Road | 116 |
| On or near Owain Glyndwr | 75 |
| On or near Aled Gardens | 48 |
| On or near Peris Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Ffordd Gwelfryn | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Llys Arthur | 31 |
| On or near Cynlas | 23 |
| On or near Llys Nant | 23 |
| On or near Argoed | 22 |
Of the 855 crimes in Kinmel Bay with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 396 | 46.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 18.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 18 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Kinmel Bay has an estimated population of 9,460 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kinmel Bay average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kinmel Bay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Kinmel Bay a safe place to live?
Kinmel Bay recorded 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 290th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Kinmel Bay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 525 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Kinmel Bay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kinmel Bay was down 9% on the year before: 1,000 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,095 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kinmel Bay?
About 9,460 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kinmel Bay?
Kinmel Bay is policed by North Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.