Crime in Kinmel Bay: statistics, rates and trends
1,037 crimes were recorded in Kinmel Bay in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kinmel Bay
- Questions about crime in Kinmel Bay
- About this data
1,037 crimes were recorded in Kinmel Bay in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 554 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kinmel Bay has the 266th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kinmel Bay | Conwy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,037 | 12,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.6 | 107.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,460 | 114,891 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kinmel Bay was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,519 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,037). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 1,037 | 109.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,085 | 114.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,114 | 117.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,138 | 120.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,519 | 160.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,218 | 128.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,096 | 115.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,448 | 153.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,325 | 140.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 112 |
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 155 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kinmel Bay 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, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+65%). The largest falls were in burglary (-54%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 554 | 58.6 | 1.71 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 15.2 | 0.99 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 8.0 | 1.18 | -18% |
| Public order | 76 | 8.0 | 1.21 | +1% |
| Other theft | 61 | 6.4 | 1.01 | +0% |
| Drugs | 33 | 3.5 | 1.07 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.9 | 0.58 | -21% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -54% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.31 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.2 | 0.14 | +120% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.90 | +133% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -40% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kinmel Bay
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kinmel Bay recorded 554 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 53.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kinmel Bay
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kinmel Bay recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kinmel Bay
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kinmel Bay recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kinmel Bay
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kinmel Bay recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kinmel Bay
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kinmel Bay recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kinmel Bay
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kinmel Bay recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kinmel Bay
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kinmel Bay recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kinmel Bay
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kinmel Bay recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kinmel Bay
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kinmel Bay recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kinmel Bay
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kinmel Bay recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kinmel Bay
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kinmel Bay recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kinmel Bay
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kinmel Bay recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kinmel Bay
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kinmel Bay recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kinmel Bay
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kinmel Bay recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kinmel Bay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kinmel Bay.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kinmel Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhyl | 5,588 | 204.1 | +86% |
| Abergele | 774 | 84.6 | -23% |
| Prestatyn | 1,403 | 86.5 | -21% |
| Colwyn Bay | 3,705 | 131.5 | +20% |
| Denbigh | 679 | 82.3 | -25% |
| Conwy | 1,199 | 75.7 | -31% |
| Llandudno | 3,245 | 214.1 | +95% |
| Holywell (Flintshire) | 981 | 112.9 | +3% |
2 areas within Kinmel Bay, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Towyn had the highest rate (175.7 per 1,000) and Kinmel Bay the lowest (94.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towyn | Neighbourhood | 2,220 | 390 | 175.7 |
| Kinmel Bay | Neighbourhood | 5,820 | 550 | 94.5 |
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 Kinmel Bay over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Towyn Road | 121 |
| On or near Owain Glyndwr | 82 |
| On or near Aled Gardens | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Peris Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Ffordd Gwelfryn | 39 |
| On or near Llys Arthur | 33 |
| On or near San Remo Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Bryn Road | 24 |
| On or near Cynlas | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kinmel Bay 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 | 447 | 43.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 16.6% |
| Not recorded | 144 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Kinmel Bay has an estimated population of 9,460. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kinmel Bay sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kinmel Bay |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Kinmel Bay a safe place to live?
Kinmel Bay recorded 109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Kinmel Bay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 554 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Kinmel Bay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kinmel Bay was down 4% on the year before: 1,037 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,085 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kinmel Bay?
Kinmel Bay 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 Kinmel Bay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.