Heritage crime is any unlawful activity which harms historic assets including buildings, monuments, parks, gardens and landscapes. This can mean theft, criminal damage or anti-social behaviour, which not only can damage the historic assets themselves but can also interfere with the public’s understanding and enjoyment of them.
There have been a number of recent incidents in more than one component part of the World Heritage Site, including vandalism at Parc Padarn Country Park, Llanberis:
The importance of reporting heritage crime is twofold. It is essential that we do all we can to try and protect the rich heritage of our slate landscape. But in addition to this, the reporting of incidents using the correct process will help enhance the data quality of records held by the Police.
How to report Heritage Crime
In an emergency, if a member of the public is aware of a heritage crime currently being committed, telephone the Police on 999. In order to report a heritage crime that has already taken place, contact North Wales Police using 101 or report the incident online at: www.northwales.police.uk. In all instances please remember to state that it is a heritage crime.
Please inform Crimestoppers using 0800 555 111 if you want to report information anonymously.
For non-urgent incidents contact: ruralcrimeteam@northwales.police.uk.
Use the hashtag (meta-data) #OpHeritageCymru if using social media to allude to incidents.
Further Information
Cyngor Gwynedd: Cyngor Gwynedd urges the public to help protect local heritage
Cadw: Heritage Crime | Cadw
