Kinmel Bay Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Kinmel Bay's crime profile in May 2023, accounting for 53.3% of all reported crimes — the highest proportion in the area's monthly records. With a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents, the built-up area within Conwy recorded a rate 40% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This discrepancy underscores the area's unique challenges, particularly in managing violent crime, which stood at 6.0 per 1,000 — 116% above the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may partly explain the surge in violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage and arson (1.0 per 1,000) also contributed significantly to the overall rate, both exceeding UK averages by 5% and 61% respectively. The area's performance in property crime categories showed mixed results: shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) was 39% below the UK average, while bicycle theft (0.3 per 1,000) was 275% above. These contrasting trends suggest that local factors, such as the area's proximity to coastal routes and the presence of recreational facilities, may influence different crime types. The overall picture indicates a need for targeted strategies to address violent crime while leveraging the lower rates in property-related offences.

May 2023 saw a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from four to ten. This spike, combined with a 100% rise in burglary and other crime, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. While violent crime remained the dominant category (57 cases, 53.3% of total), the area's performance against UK averages reveals stark contrasts. Violence and sexual offences in Kinmel Bay (6.0 per 1,000) are 116% above the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), a gap that likely reflects the area's built-up nature and seasonal factors. Conversely, shoplifting (3 cases, 0.3 per 1,000) is 39% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), possibly due to the area's smaller retail footprint. The 41.7% drop in other theft (from 12 to 7) may indicate improved security measures or seasonal changes in retail activity. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in property crime while maintaining vigilance against violent incidents.

Kinmel Bay's crime rate in May 2023 rose 25.8% compared to April, reaching 11.2 per 1,000 residents — the highest monthly figure since records began. This equates to roughly three crimes reported daily, a rate that, over the course of the month, translates to one crime for every 89 residents. While this daily figure may seem low, the concentration of violent crime in particular deserves closer attention. The population context reveals that the area's 9,575 residents experienced a marked shift from April's 8.9 per 1,000 rate, suggesting a possible seasonal influence. The monthly exposure statistic — one crime per 89 residents — provides a tangible sense of the scale of incidents affecting the local community. This figure, when compared to the UK average, underscores the area's distinct challenges in managing violent crime, which now stands at 6.0 per 1,000 — 116% above the national average for this category. The contrast between Kinmel Bay and broader UK trends highlights the need for localized strategies to address the specific drivers of violence in this built-up area.