Kinmel Bay Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Kinmel Bay in March 2023 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for over half (54.4%) of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such crimes make up 64% of the total. The area’s rate of 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents places it 9.2% above the UK average of 7.6, a disparity that may reflect the local context of a built-up coastal area with a mix of residential and seasonal activity. Violence and sexual offences were 64% higher than the UK average, while public order offences (15.2% of total) were 103% above the national rate. These figures suggest a potential link to the area’s social dynamics during the transition to spring, when longer evenings and shifting routines may contribute to increased public order issues. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 23% below the UK average, indicating a more community-oriented environment or effective local policing strategies. The low rates of vehicle crime (79% below UK average) and shoplifting (80% below) may be influenced by Kinmel Bay’s relatively small population and limited retail infrastructure compared to larger urban centres. This mix of crime types illustrates an area where violent and public order challenges dominate, but property-related offences remain subdued, reflecting the unique characteristics of a coastal built-up area with seasonal rhythms.

March 2023 saw violent crimes in Kinmel Bay reach 43 incidents, a category that was 64% above the UK average. This stark deviation from the national norm highlights the prominence of interpersonal conflicts or targeted violence in the area. Public order offences, which include disturbances and anti-social behaviour, were also significantly higher than the UK average, with 12 incidents reported (15.2% of total crimes). This suggests a possible link to the area’s seasonal context, as the transition to spring and longer evenings may have increased social interactions in public spaces. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 23% below the UK average, a contrast that may indicate community efforts to address such issues or the presence of informal social controls. Other notable trends include the 79% below UK average rate for vehicle crime, which could be attributed to the area’s limited commuter traffic or effective vehicle security measures. For residents, the high proportion of violent crimes (54.4% of total) underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces and community engagement in addressing underlying factors contributing to such incidents.

In March 2023, Kinmel Bay recorded 79 crimes over 31 days, equating to an average of 3 crimes per day. This daily rate provides a tangible measure of the area’s exposure to crime, though no UK-wide daily comparison is available. On a monthly scale, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 121 residents, a figure that contextualises the impact of crime within the local population. With a total population of 9,575, this means that each resident had a 1-in-121 chance of being directly involved in a crime during the month. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, offers insight into the relative safety of the area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that despite the 9.2% increase over the UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low given the small population size. This suggests that the higher rate may be influenced by local factors rather than an overwhelming volume of incidents. The contrast between Kinmel Bay’s elevated rates of violence and public order crimes and its lower rates of property-related offences further illustrates the unique character of the area, where social and environmental factors may play a more significant role in shaping crime patterns than in larger, more densely populated regions.