Barmouth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Barmouth’s crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 46.7% of the 15 total reported crimes. This category, which includes 7 incidents, is 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relatively low levels of violent crime compared to the national picture. The overall crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents places Barmouth 69.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast that may be attributed to the town’s smaller population and likely lower density of high-risk environments such as crowded nightlife venues or major transport hubs. Seasonal factors in November, including the darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night, may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and theft, though these remain at or below UK averages. Property crimes, including shoplifting and other theft, constitute 26.7% of incidents, with both categories 45–52% below the UK average. This suggests that Barmouth’s retail and public spaces, while not immune to crime, experience fewer incidents than the national average, due to lower foot traffic or effective local policing strategies. The area’s crime profile remains heavily skewed towards violent crime, a trend consistent with its status as a built-up area within Gwynedd, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to the observed patterns.

November 2023 saw a 50.0% reduction in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 14 cases in the previous month to 7. This decrease, though notable, contrasts with the 100.0% increases in shoplifting, vehicle crime, and other theft, which all rose from zero to two incidents each. These shifts in crime mix may partly explain the area’s relatively low overall rate compared to the UK average, as property-related offences remain below UK levels by 45–60%. Violence and sexual offences, however, remain 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that could reflect Barmouth’s smaller population and lower density of nightlife or public spaces typically associated with such crimes. The spike in shoplifting may be linked to Black Friday shopping activity, while the increase in vehicle crime could be tied to seasonal changes in parking patterns. Residents might find the 1-in-438 monthly exposure figure useful for contextualising the rarity of crime in their local area.

Barmouth’s November 2023 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,573, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 438 residents—a statistic that, while modest, highlights the sporadic nature of crime in Barmouth. This low level of activity contrasts with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher, though direct comparisons remain limited due to the absence of a UK-wide daily crime benchmark. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime in Barmouth remains low, even when accounting for seasonal factors such as the darker evenings of November, which typically correlate with increased anti-social behaviour and theft in other regions. This context is particularly relevant for residents and visitors, as it reinforces the area’s safety profile despite the presence of occasional incidents.