Bangor Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 16,674, 225 crimes reported in October 2024 equate to 1.35% of the population being directly affected, a figure that highlights the scale of criminal activity in Bangor. The overall crime rate of 13.5 per 1,000 residents is 66.7% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, indicating a significant deviation from national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46.2% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (14.2%) and anti-social behaviour (10.2%). This pattern may be influenced by Bangor’s status as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where high foot traffic in retail zones could contribute to shoplifting rates. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may also play a role in increased incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, as darker evenings could lead to more informal gatherings. However, direct causation, and factors such as local policing efforts or community initiatives may also influence these figures. The breakdown shows that while property crimes (76 incidents) are lower than violent crimes, the disparity between local and UK rates for specific categories, such as violence (132% above the UK average), underscores the need for targeted strategies to address these imbalances.

October 2024 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal demand for cycling during darker evenings. Other crime also surged by 100%, moving from 0 to 2 incidents, indicating a potential underreporting or emerging trend in this category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 47.7% (44 to 23), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 47.4% (19 to 10), possibly linked to the end of the summer season and reduced public gatherings. Violent crimes, at 104 incidents, remain 132% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, underscoring a persistent challenge in this category. For residents, the 1-in-74 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible measure of risk, while the 6.2 per 1,000 rate for violence highlights the need for targeted community engagement.

In October 2024, Bangor’s crime rate of 13.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 4.3% decrease from the previous month’s 14.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. This reduction, while modest, aligns with the seasonal context of shorter daylight hours and the transition from autumn to winter, which may influence outdoor activity patterns. Daily crime statistics show 7 crimes reported per day in October, translating to 225 total crimes over the month. For residents, this equates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 74 people, a figure that contextualises the rate within the local population. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Bangor’s rate remains significantly higher, though the month-on-month decline suggests potential stabilisation. The population context further highlights that, despite the elevated rate, the absolute number of crimes (225) is manageable within the area’s demographic scale, though vigilance remains necessary for community safety.