Kinmel Bay crime figures: 35 offences reported in September, down 39% on August

Kinmel Bay recorded 35 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 39% on August (57), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 15 reports, or 43% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and criminal damage and arson (3).

Neighbourhood officers currently list rhyl town centre, retail crime: marina quay, abergele and pensarn and prestatyn high street and retail park as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	15	23	−8
Anti-social behaviour	9	14	−5
Drugs	3	0	new
Other theft	3	6	−3
Criminal damage and arson	3	4	−1
Shoplifting	1	1	0
Public order	1	5	−4
Burglary	0	1	−1
Other crime	0	1	−1
Vehicle crime	0	2	−2
Total	35	57	−22

Where it was reported

1. On or near Astley Court: 4
2. On or near Harrison Drive: 3
3. On or near Aled Gardens: 2
4. On or near Lon Olwen: 2
5. On or near Lowther Close: 2
6. On or near Argoed: 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: 19
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 6
• Awaiting court outcome: 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.