Johnstown crime figures: 22 offences reported in September, unchanged from August
Shoplifting was the most-reported category in Johnstown in September 2026; 1 cases have gone to court so far.
Johnstown recorded 22 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, unchanged from August (22), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.
The most commonly reported category was shoplifting, with 7 reports, or 32% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and violence and sexual offences (4).
Neighbourhood officers currently list continuing our focus on tackling antisocial behaviour and criminal activity. and visibility and engagement with our communities. as their priorities for the area.
The figures by category
| Category | September | August | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 10 | −6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Public order | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0 | new |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | new |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Total | 22 | 22 | 0 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Supermarket: 9
- On or near Gwalia: 2
- On or near Offa Street: 2
- On or near Bangor Road: 1
- On or near Ffordd Pentre: 1
- On or near Laurel Grove: 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: 13
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1
- Awaiting court outcome: 1
- Unable to prosecute suspect: 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.
Ends
Source: North Wales Police via data.police.uk / Open Government Licence v3.0. Spotted a mistake? See corrections and removals.