Abergele Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Abergele, there were 6.9 reported crimes in November 2024, placing the area 9.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes per day, or one crime for every 145 residents over the course of the month. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44.3% of all reported crimes (27 incidents) — a rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This is higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), though the overall area remains safer than the national average. Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and shoplifting (6 incidents) followed as the second and third most common crime types. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns, with November’s dark evenings and Bonfire Night events potentially contributing to increased violence and anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, Black Friday shopping could have influenced shoplifting rates, though the area’s 0.7 per 1,000 shoplifting rate is only 1% above the UK average. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000) suggest that Abergele’s compact built-up area and limited commuter traffic may reduce opportunities for these crimes compared to larger urban centres. This crime profile aligns with the character of a coastal town with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where community presence and seasonal events create distinct patterns of risk.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in Abergele’s crime mix, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 12.9% (from 31 to 27 incidents) compared to the previous month. This decline may reflect the winding down of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, which often see spikes in alcohol-fuelled incidents. Conversely, other theft and other crime categories both saw 100% increases — from 2 to 4 incidents and 0 to 1 incident respectively — though these remain small numbers in absolute terms. The area’s violence rate (3.0 per 1,000) is 16% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a specific vulnerability despite the overall lower crime rate. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) is 55% below the UK average, likely due to the limited parking infrastructure and short distances typical of a small built-up area. Residents may find it useful to note that anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 23.1% (from 13 to 10), linked to community efforts during the month. The contrast between Abergele’s violent crime rate and its property crime rates (19 incidents, or 2.1 per 1,000) also illustrates the area’s unique profile — a balance between local tensions and the relative safety of its physical environment.

Abergele’s crime rate in November 2024 (6.9 per 1,000) marked an 11.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in local crime. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift from late autumn to winter, where colder weather and shorter days may reduce opportunities for outdoor crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while not insignificant, is lower than many comparable UK towns of similar size. Over the course of the month, the risk of experiencing a crime was roughly 1 in 145 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low level of personal risk for most Abergele residents. When compared to the UK average, Abergele’s overall crime rate is 9.2% lower, but this masks variations in specific categories. For instance, the area’s violence rate is 16% above the UK average, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in this area. Meanwhile, its vehicle crime rate is 55% below the national average, likely due to the limited number of vehicles in a small, walkable community. These comparisons highlight how Abergele’s unique geography and social dynamics shape its crime profile differently from larger urban areas or more densely populated regions.