Abergele Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked a significant uptick in Abergele’s crime rate, with 9.0 crimes reported per 1,000 residents — 26.8% above the UK average of 7.1. This built-up area within Conwy, likely influenced by its coastal proximity and seasonal rhythms, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 56.3% of all incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.5%, while public order offences contributed 7.5%. These figures contrast with the UK averages, where violence and sexual offences stand at 2.5 per 1,000 and anti-social behaviour at 1.1 per 1,000. The winter month’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to patterns observed, though the surge in violent crime defies typical seasonal trends. Shoplifting and vehicle crime rates were below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as retail density or traffic patterns could be at play. However, the sharp rise in violence and anti-social behaviour raises questions about community dynamics during this period. As a coastal town, Abergele’s crime profile reflects a mix of urban and rural characteristics, with limited data on transient populations or tourism activity that might otherwise influence crime rates. The overall rate underscores a need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing heightened incidents, particularly those linked to interpersonal conflict and public disorder.

February 2024 brought stark month-on-month shifts in Abergele’s crime profile, with shoplifting surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 0 to 2). Public order offences also rose by 100%, reaching six incidents — a sharp contrast to the previous month’s three. These increases coincided with a 31.1% rise in the overall crime rate, pushing it to 9.0 per 1,000 residents from 6.9 in January. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 83.3% (from 12 to 2), and other theft decreased by 20% (from 5 to 4). The violence and sexual offences category, at 45 incidents, was 104% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting a critical disparity. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also exceeded UK rates by 52% and 43%, respectively, while shoplifting and other theft were slightly below national averages. These shifts suggest localized factors — such as increased social interactions in public spaces or seasonal transitions — may be influencing trends. Residents should be particularly aware of the sharp rise in violent crime, which could indicate a need for community engagement initiatives or enhanced policing in high-risk areas.

Abergele’s crime rate in February 2024 rose to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a 31.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.9. This means one in every 111 residents experienced a crime over the course of the month, compared to 1 in 143 in January. With 80 crimes reported across 29 days, the area averaged three crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects a concentrated spike in violent and anti-social incidents. When contextualized against the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Abergele’s rate underscores a distinct challenge, particularly in violent crime categories. The population of 8,867 residents means each individual faced a 0.9% chance of being directly affected by crime this month, compared to the UK average of 0.7%. These statistics highlight the need for localized strategies to address Abergele’s unique crime patterns, especially given the sharp divergence from national trends in violence and public order offences. While daily crime counts appear manageable, the concentration of incidents in specific categories suggests targeted interventions may be more effective than broad-area approaches.