Kinmel Bay Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 marked a significant escalation in crime for Kinmel Bay, with an overall rate of 15.8 per 1,000 residents—95.1% above the UK average of 8.1. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 60.3% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 260% higher than the UK average. This surge in violent crime may be linked to the area’s seasonal dynamics, as August is a peak holiday month for tourism, potentially increasing the presence of transient populations and leaving properties unoccupied. Anti-social behaviour and other theft followed as the second and third most common crimes, each contributing 8.0% and 7.3% of the total, respectively. While anti-social behaviour decreased by 40% from the previous month, the sharp rise in other theft and burglary underscores the need for targeted measures. The data also reveals that Kinmel Bay’s crime profile is skewed towards property and personal safety concerns, with violent crime far exceeding national norms. This could be influenced by the area’s coastal location, which may attract both residents and visitors during the summer, creating conditions conducive to crime. The high rate of violence and sexual offences, in particular, may be exacerbated by the transient nature of holiday crowds and the limited availability of community-based support systems during peak tourist periods. However, the relatively low rates of burglary compared to the UK average suggest that local security measures or property management practices may be effective in mitigating some risks. Overall, the August 2023 data illustrates an area grappling with a unique set of challenges, where seasonal factors and demographic shifts intersect to shape the crime picture.

August 2023 saw a 133.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 39 to 91 incidents—a stark jump that far outpaced UK averages, where such offences are 260% below the local rate. Other theft surged by 266.7%, with incidents rising from three to 11, reflecting a sharp shift in the crime mix towards property-related issues. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 40%, dropping from 20 to 12, a decline that may indicate successful local interventions or seasonal changes in community activity. Burglary also rose by 200%, though it remains 12% below the UK average, suggesting that while local risk factors are present, they are not as severe as in other areas. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal trends and local conditions, with tourism and holiday periods likely contributing to the spike in violent crime.

Kinmel Bay’s crime rate in August 2023 rose to 15.8 per 1,000 residents, a 79.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.8. This marks a sharp upward trend, with daily crime figures averaging five incidents per day across the 31-day period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 63 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a community of 9,575 people. While this rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, the local context—such as seasonal tourism and the presence of holiday homes—may partly explain the increase. The population-scaled perspective underscores that residents face a higher likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national average, though specific factors like local demographics or infrastructure could further influence these figures.