Following a well-attended public meeting on rising anti-social behaviour (ASB) and criminal activity in Llandudno, Janet Finch-Saunders expressed her shock at the scale of the issue, particularly the number of reported incidents.
Over the past year, 389 youth-related ASB incidents were reported to North Wales Police—an average of one per day— with theft and shoplifting making up a significant portion of the crimes.
However, with residents admitting they do not always report such incidents, the real number is expected to be much higher.
Commenting on the meeting, Janet said:
"I was determined to bring key stakeholders together to address the growing concerns around ASB.
"Residents bravely shared their personal experiences, some of which were deeply concerning.
"North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, Andy Dunbobbin, outlined ongoing efforts to tackle ASB across Aberconwy. However, it became clear that some areas in North Wales have received additional funding to address this issue, while others have not.
"Residents were encouraged to report incidents via 101 or online, but concerns were raised about response times/availability and the difficulty of getting through to the police.
"To support residents, I will be introducing log sheets in my office to track incidents, which can then be shared with North Wales Police. This will help build a clearer picture of the situation and strengthen our response.
"I want to reassure you—further action will be taken."
