Kinmel Bay Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of 9,575 residents, Kinmel Bay recorded 103 crimes in November 2024, translating to 10.8 crimes per 1,000 people—a rate that is 42.1% above the UK average of 7.6. This figure, while contextually significant, reveals a landscape where violent crime dominates, accounting for 58.3% of all incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 6.3 per 1,000, are 144% above the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by the area’s seasonal rhythms. November, with its extended dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night and Black Friday, could contribute to heightened tensions or opportunistic activity. The breakdown also shows a stark imbalance in crime types: while property crimes (24 incidents) are relatively low, violent offences far outpace the UK average. Other theft and public order offences also exceed national benchmarks, suggesting a combination of local factors—such as the built-up nature of the area or transient populations—that may amplify certain crime types. direct causes, but the seasonality of November, with its mix of festive activity and inclement weather, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns.

November saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with drugs-related offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4) and burglary jumping 250% (from 2 to 7). These increases, while alarming, contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, both down 50% from October. The violent crime category, at 6.3 per 1,000, is 144% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s seasonal dynamics, such as the timing of Bonfire Night or the onset of colder evenings. Meanwhile, property crimes—comprising 24 incidents—remain below the UK average for categories like vehicle crime (77% below), though burglary and criminal damage are higher. For residents, the sharp rise in drugs-related offences is a concrete data point that may prompt local awareness campaigns or policing adjustments.

In November 2024, Kinmel Bay recorded a crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 7.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 10.0. This rise, though modest, translates to a local context of roughly 3 crimes reported daily—a figure that may feel more tangible for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 93 residents, a ratio that underscores the density of incidents relative to the area’s population of 9,575. This monthly exposure highlights the frequency of crime in a community of this size, where even a small number of incidents can have a noticeable impact. When compared to the UK average, Kinmel Bay’s crime rate remains significantly higher, but the month-on-month shift suggests localized factors may be influencing trends, such as seasonal transitions or community-specific dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area’s crime rate is elevated, the per-capita impact is not uniformly distributed across all crime categories, with violent offences dominating the landscape.