Conwy Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Conwy’s crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents translates to one reported crime for every 101 people over the course of the month, a figure that offers a clear sense of risk for local households. This rate is 22.2% higher than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the district’s particular challenges in managing crime. The most common crime types are violence and sexual offences (38.5% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (21.3%), and shoplifting (10.8%), with each category showing significant deviations from national averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.8 per 1,000, are 42% above the UK average, a figure that may partly reflect the area’s mix of urban and rural environments, where high-traffic zones and historic sites could intersect with vulnerable populations. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for a quarter of all crimes, is 63% above the UK average, linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, which may amplify tensions in local communities. Shoplifting, at 1.1 per 1,000, is 53% above the UK rate, a trend that could be explained by the district’s retail presence, particularly in coastal towns and historic centres. These patterns suggest that while Conwy is not uniquely violent, its crime profile is shaped by a combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and community dynamics that require targeted responses.

October saw a 50% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 14 to 21 incidents, a shift that may reflect changes in local traffic patterns or increased opportunities for theft. Bicycle theft also rose by 40%, with 7 reported cases, potentially linked to seasonal travel or increased visibility of bikes in darker evenings. Conversely, robbery cases fell by 57.1%, dropping from 7 to 3, a decrease that could indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities in high-traffic areas. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.8 per 1,000, remain 42% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 57% reduction in vehicle crime compared to the UK’s 0.5 per 1,000 rate. These variations highlight the uneven distribution of risk across crime types, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting also showing significant deviations from national averages. For residents, the 37 crimes reported daily serve as a tangible reminder of local activity, even as some categories show notable declines.

Conwy's crime rate in October 2024 remained stable at 9.8 per 1,000, a 1.6% increase from the previous month. This small fluctuation suggests consistency in local crime patterns. above the UK average. With 37 crimes reported daily, the pace of incidents is noticeable but not extreme, particularly in a district with a population of 114,891. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 101 residents, a figure that underscores the scale of exposure for local households. This monthly aggregate highlights the frequency of incidents without overstating their impact, providing a balanced view of risk for residents. The stability in the rate aligns with seasonal factors in October, which typically see a shift in activity due to shorter days and events like Halloween, though these have not yet led to a significant spike in crime. The comparison to the UK average remains a critical context, as Conwy’s rate continues to reflect a higher-than-average burden of crime, particularly in violent and anti-social categories.