North Wales Police

Is Dewi Safe?

Crime statistics for Dewi. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 24 months: June 2024 – May 2026 952 crimes
31 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

952 Crimes (last 24 months)
38.1% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↑72% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 952 total crimes recorded in Dewi

Shoplifting
281 29.5%
Violent Crime
268 28.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
149 15.7%
Public Order
66 6.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
51 5.4%
Other Theft
46 4.8%
Drugs
29 3%
Vehicle Crime
16 1.7%
Burglary
15 1.6%
Other Crime
15 1.6%
Possession of Weapons
6 0.6%
Theft from Person
5 0.5%
Robbery
3 0.3%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Dewi — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewi safe?

Dewi has a CrimeRadar safety score of 31/100, rated Below Average. A total of 602 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 72% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Dewi are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Dewi in the last 12 months?

602 crimes were recorded in Dewi in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 72% compared to the previous 12-month period (350 crimes). The most common category was Shoplifting, with 281 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Dewi?

The most common crime in Dewi is Shoplifting, with 281 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 46.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Dewi increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Dewi is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 72% — from 350 crimes in the previous 12 months to 602 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Dewi?

Dewi has a safety score of 31 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Dewi compare to the North Wales Police average?

Dewi has a safety score of 31/100, while the North Wales Police force area average is 57/100. Dewi is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Dewi?

38.1% of crimes recorded in Dewi resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by North Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Dewi?

268 violent crimes were recorded in Dewi in the last 12 months — representing 44.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 149 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Dewi last updated?

The crime data for Dewi was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Dewi with other areas?

You can compare Dewi with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.