Conwy Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Conwy’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.3% above the UK average of 7.1. This divergence from the national picture highlights the area’s distinct crime profile. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, contributing 41.8% of total crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, accounting for 21.2% of all reported incidents, a rate 71% above the UK norm. Shoplifting, at 9.1% of total crimes, also exceeded the national average by 48%. These patterns may reflect the area’s characteristics, such as a mix of urban and coastal elements that could influence both public order issues and retail crime. The winter month of February, typically marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have contributed to the persistence of violent crimes indoors or in enclosed spaces. However, the sharp increase in vehicle crime (85.7% month-on-month) suggests a possible seasonal factor unrelated to typical winter trends, such as changes in commuting patterns or temporary events. The UK average comparison underscores the need for targeted strategies to address the high rates of violence and anti-social behaviour, which may be linked to local social dynamics or community-specific challenges. While the overall rate remains stable compared to the previous month, the composition of crimes indicates areas for focused intervention.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with robbery jumping by 100% (from 0 to 1) and bicycle theft doubling (from 1 to 2). Vehicle crime also rose sharply, increasing by 85.7% (7 to 13), possibly linked to seasonal shifts in travel or parking habits. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 57.1% (21 to 9), and burglary decreased by 55.6% (27 to 12), suggesting potential success in targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences remained high, 40% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 71% above the national rate. This contrast with vehicle crime, which was 77% below the UK average, highlights the area’s unique crime profile. For residents, the 85.7% surge in vehicle crime underscores the importance of securing vehicles during peak hours, particularly in areas with high foot traffic.

Conwy’s crime rate in February 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, maintaining at 8.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 33 crimes per day, a figure that, while local to Conwy, provides a tangible sense of the pace of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 119 residents, a metric that contextualises the frequency of crime within the population. This monthly exposure rate, though slightly higher than the UK average when considering Conwy’s specific crime types, highlights the need for ongoing community awareness. The local population of 114,891 means that individual experiences of crime are distributed across a broad demographic, though the higher-than-average rates for violent and anti-social crimes suggest targeted areas of concern. This population-scaled perspective underscores the importance of addressing concentrated issues without overgeneralising the area’s safety profile.