Barmouth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Barmouth’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 71.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s overall safety, though the breakdown of crime types reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.8% of total crimes, followed by other theft (25.0%) and burglary (12.5%). The seasonal context of June—a time when coastal areas like Barmouth begin to attract tourists—may influence these figures. While the town’s low crime rate aligns with its character as a relatively quiet, tourist-dependent coastal community, the sudden rise in property-related crimes in June raises questions about temporary factors. For instance, the absence of shoplifting and vehicle crime in May, followed by their emergence in June, may reflect increased retail activity or changes in visitor behaviour during the summer season. Similarly, the sharp increase in other theft and burglary could be linked to heightened economic activity, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. The low rate of violent crime, 62% below the UK average, may also reflect the area’s demographic profile, with fewer densely populated urban centres and more residential stability. These patterns highlight the importance of contextualising crime data within both local and national frameworks, particularly as Barmouth navigates the transition from a low-crime winter to a more active summer period.

June 2023 saw significant increases in other theft, burglary, and shoplifting, each rising from zero to four, two, and one respectively—a 100% surge in each category. This sharp jump in property-related crimes contrasts with a 66.7% decline in public order offences, which fell from three to one. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common crime type (43.8% of total), were 62% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The absence of vehicle crime and shoplifting in May, followed by their sudden emergence in June, may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased foot traffic during early summer or changes in local retail activity. These findings suggest a combination of tourism, economic activity, and crime patterns in Barmouth’s built-up area.

Barmouth’s crime rate in June 2023 rose 32.8% from the previous month’s 1.8 per 1,000 to 2.4 per 1,000, marking a notable upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 411 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population density. Daily crime statistics show an average of approximately one crime per day in Barmouth, a localised metric that reflects the town’s relatively low overall crime rate compared to national benchmarks. This daily frequency, while minimal, highlights the need for consistent monitoring, particularly as the area transitions into its summer season. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Barmouth remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates 71.8% below the national figure. However, the month-on-month increase suggests potential shifts in local patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal activity or temporary factors affecting community safety.