Crime Rates in North WalesLocal Authorities Ranked
North Wales had 52,414 police recorded crimes in the year ending March 2026, about 75 per 1,000 residents.
All 6 local authorities in North Wales, ranked by police recorded crimes. Data: Office for National Statistics (2026), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Police recorded crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrexham | 11,482 offences |
| 2 | Flintshire | 9,893 offences |
| 3 | Conwy | 9,411 offences |
| 4 | Denbighshire | 9,301 offences |
| 5 | Gwynedd | 8,420 offences |
| 6 | Isle of Anglesey | 3,907 offences |