Bowydd and Rhiw crime figures: 15 offences reported in September, down 64% on August

Bowydd and Rhiw recorded 15 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 64% on August (42), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 5 reports, or 33% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and criminal damage and arson (2).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour, drugs and speeding as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	5	17	−12
Anti-social behaviour	4	5	−1
Criminal damage and arson	2	2	0
Shoplifting	2	7	−5
Other crime	2	2	0
Vehicle crime	0	1	−1
Robbery	0	1	−1
Other theft	0	4	−4
Theft from the person	0	1	−1
Public order	0	2	−2
Total	15	42	−27

Where it was reported

1. On or near Dorvil Street: 3
2. On or near South Street: 2
3. On or near Cromwell Street: 2
4. On or near Supermarket: 2
5. On or near The Square: 2
6. On or near Blaenau Ffestiniog: 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: 8
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 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.