Kinmel Bay Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kinmel Bay's crime picture in January 2024 shows a stable overall rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents, 18.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This places the area significantly safer than the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 26 incidents (45.6% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.3%) and burglary (10.5%). These figures align with the area's character as a coastal built-up area within Conwy, where seasonal factors and local demographics shape crime trends. January's post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours likely contribute to the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically seen in winter months. The relatively high proportion of violent crimes may reflect the area's compact nature, where interactions in public spaces are more frequent, though this remains a hedged observation given the lack of detailed demographic data. Anti-social behaviour rates were 29% below the UK average, possibly linked to local community initiatives or the area's smaller population size, which may foster closer social cohesion. These findings illustrate a crime profile that is both consistent with broader UK patterns and shaped by Kinmel Bay's specific geography and seasonal rhythms.

January 2024 saw significant shifts in specific crime categories compared to December 2023. Criminal damage and arson surged by 400%, rising from one to five incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal factors or localized incidents. Other theft also rose by 150%, though this category remained 12% below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 66.7% (from three to one), potentially influenced by reduced car usage during colder weather or increased security measures in parking areas. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 18.8% (from 32 to 26), suggesting a temporary reduction in incidents during the post-holiday period. This contrasts with the UK average for this category, which Kinmel Bay exceeded by 4% (2.7 vs 2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour rates dropped by 53.3% (from 15 to 7), aligning with the area's 29% below-average UK rate for this category. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local conditions and broader national trends. A resident might find the 12.3% share of anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as this category often impacts community quality of life directly.

Kinmel Bay's crime rate in January 2024 remained stable compared to December 2023, with no change in the overall rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this area. On a daily basis, the figure translates to approximately two crimes per day, a local metric that provides context for residents without direct UK comparisons. When scaled to the population of 9,575, the 6.0 per 1,000 rate means that roughly 57 crimes were reported across the entire community, a figure that remains well below the UK average. This consistency in the crime rate, despite fluctuations in specific categories, suggests that the area's overall security remains resilient. The combination of low population density and the built-up nature of Kinmel Bay likely contributes to this stability, as smaller communities often experience fewer crimes per capita. While the daily crime count offers a snapshot of activity, the monthly exposure rate provides a more meaningful measure of risk for residents, highlighting that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains relatively low in this area.