Criccieth crime figures: 8 offences reported in September, up 14% on August

Criccieth recorded 8 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 14% on August (7), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 3 reports, or 38% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (2) 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	3	2	+1
Criminal damage and arson	2	0	new
Anti-social behaviour	2	2	0
Public order	1	2	−1
Other theft	0	1	−1
Total	8	7	+1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Ty'n Rhos: 2
2. On or near Waen Helyg: 1
3. On or near Cambrian Terrace: 1
4. On or near Ffordd Porthmadog: 1
5. On or near Lon Fel: 1
6. On or near Parking Area: 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: 5
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 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.