Betws-y-Coed crime figures: 8 offences reported in September, down 27% on August

Betws-y-Coed recorded 8 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 27% on August (11), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 4 reports, or 50% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and drugs (1).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour and criminal activity, drugs and visibility, community engagement and partnership working as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	4	3	+1
Anti-social behaviour	2	2	0
Drugs	1	0	new
Other theft	1	1	0
Burglary	0	1	−1
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Public order	0	2	−2
Criminal damage and arson	0	1	−1
Total	8	11	−3

Where it was reported

1. On or near Glan Gors: 2
2. On or near Parking Area: 1
3. On or near Park/open Space: 1
4. On or near Betws-y-coed: 1
5. On or near High Street: 1
6. On or near B5106: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 4
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 1
• Offender given a caution: 1

Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.