Gogarth crime figures: 71 offences reported in September, down 22% on August
Shoplifting was the most-reported category in Gogarth in September 2026; 6 cases have gone to court so far.
Gogarth recorded 71 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 22% on August (91), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.
The most commonly reported category was shoplifting, with 24 reports, or 34% of the total, followed by violence and sexual offences (20) and anti-social behaviour (11).
Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour (asb), high value shoplifting and anti-social driving and related offences as their priorities for the area.
The figures by category
| Category | September | August | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 24 | 17 | +7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 34 | −14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 16 | −5 |
| Other theft | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 7 | −3 |
| Burglary | 2 | 6 | −4 |
| Public order | 2 | 8 | −6 |
| Drugs | 1 | 0 | new |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0 | new |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0 | new |
| Other crime | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Total | 71 | 91 | −20 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Ty Isa Road: 24
- On or near Hill Terrace: 8
- On or near James Street: 5
- On or near Windsor Passage: 4
- On or near Vardre Lane: 4
- On or near Back South Parade: 3
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: 44
- Unable to prosecute suspect: 7
- Awaiting court outcome: 6
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3
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.
Ends
Source: North Wales Police via data.police.uk / Open Government Licence v3.0. Spotted a mistake? See corrections and removals.