September 29, 2026 - 220 views
A public confidence survey has found that almost three quarters of people questioned have confidence in policing in their local community.
The survey was carried out by the office of North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin between May and September, with nearly 900 people taking part in person at events across North Wales.
They included Pride celebrations in Colwyn Bay and Wrexham, the Anglesey Show, the Merioneth Show and college freshers’ fairs.
The survey found that 74 per cent of respondents said they had confidence in the police in their community, while 73 per cent said they believed North Wales Police was dealing with the issues that mattered most in their area.
A further 71 per cent said they believed police could be relied upon to be there when they were needed.
The PCC's office says views were generally positive across all three measures, with around one in ten respondents disagreeing with the statements.
More young people and women also took part than in previous similar surveys, providing a broader range of views.
However, comments from respondents highlighted some areas where people want to see improvements, including greater police visibility, quicker response times and stronger engagement with local communities.
Anti-social behaviour was also raised, along with concerns about staffing levels and ensuring North Wales Police has adequate resources.
Andy Dunbobbin said the results showed a strong level of trust among those who took part, while acknowledging that the survey represents only a small snapshot of the population of North Wales.
He said the findings also showed the importance of listening to concerns about police visibility, response times and community engagement.
The survey is part of the PCC's ongoing work to gather public views and use them to help shape policing priorities across North Wales.
