Barmouth Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Barmouth's May 2023 crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 77.5% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 8.0 per 1,000. For a population of 6,573, this equates to 12 crimes reported in a single month — a figure that, while not insignificant, reflects the area's generally low crime profile. The breakdown reveals a marked dominance of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 50% of all incidents (6 cases), followed by public order offences (25%) and criminal damage and arson (16.7%). This pattern aligns with seasonal factors, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays likely contribute to increased social activity in Barmouth's coastal setting. The area's low property crime rate (3 incidents) further underscores its distinct characteristics compared to more densely populated regions. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the shift in crime mix from April to May suggests a temporary increase in interpersonal incidents, linked to the area's tourism season and outdoor lifestyle. The absence of major property-related crimes, despite the coastal location, may indicate effective local security measures or a unique community dynamic that mitigates such risks. This data illustrates a small, built-up area where community engagement and environmental factors appear to play a significant role in shaping crime patterns.

May 2023 saw significant month-on-month increases in three crime categories: bicycle theft, public order offences, and violence and sexual offences, each rising from zero to their respective totals. This shift highlights a notable uptick in incidents typically associated with outdoor social activity, consistent with May's longer evenings and bank holiday patterns. Despite these increases, Barmouth remains well below the UK average for most crime types, with violence and sexual offences at 0.9 per 1,000 (68% below the UK's 2.8 per 1,000). However, bicycle theft stands out as an exception, with a rate of 0.2 per 1,000 — 150% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect the area's increasing cycling infrastructure or seasonal usage patterns. The decrease in criminal damage and arson by 50% (from 4 to 2) contrasts with the overall rise, suggesting a combination of factors influencing local crime trends.

Barmouth's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 1.8 per 1,000 residents, a 101.1% increase from April's 0.9 per 1,000. This upward shift, though still significantly below the UK average, suggests a temporary fluctuation in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 548 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a population of 6,573. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0.387 crimes per day, a rate that, while non-zero, remains exceptionally low compared to national trends. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to a 1-in-548 chance of being directly affected by a crime, a statistic that underscores the area's overall safety profile despite the month-on-month increase. This contrast between the area's consistently low crime rates and the UK's much higher average highlights Barmouth's unique position within the broader Welsh crime profile.