Barmouth Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Barmouth's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 67.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This low rate reflects a consistent pattern of safety that has characterised the area, though the crime mix in October revealed a notable dominance of violent incidents. Of the 17 total crimes reported, 14 were classified as violence and sexual offences, representing 82.4% of all recorded crimes. This category's rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 22% below the UK average, suggesting that while violent crime remains a concern in Barmouth, its prevalence is markedly lower than in other parts of the country. Property crimes, though minimal, also showed a stark contrast to national trends: criminal damage and arson, public order offences, and anti-social behaviour were each recorded at rates 66% to 84% below the UK average. These figures align with the area's likely profile as a coastal town with limited urban density, where high-street retail and seasonal tourism may drive some incidents but are constrained by the broader environmental and demographic context. The month of October, with its shorter days and Halloween festivities, may have influenced the timing of some violent incidents, though the overall rate remains stable compared to previous months. The low levels of property crime suggest that factors such as limited commercial activity or strong community policing may contribute to this trend, though further data would be needed to confirm such connections.

The most striking shift in October 2023 was a 7.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 13 to 14 incidents. This category alone constituted 82.4% of all crimes reported, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The sharp rise in violent crimes occurred against a backdrop of darker evenings and Halloween, factors that may contribute to increased interpersonal conflicts or heightened vigilance. Conversely, anti-social behaviour saw a 50% drop, declining from two to one incident, a change that could reflect seasonal shifts in community activity or targeted interventions. Barmouth's violent crime rate remains 22% below the UK average, while property crimes—limited to one incident—were 68% below the national average for criminal damage and arson. These figures suggest a local profile where violent incidents dominate but remain relatively low compared to broader trends, influenced by the area's character as a coastal town with limited high-density residential zones.

Barmouth's crime rate in October 2023 fell to 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 14.8% decline from the previous month's 3.0 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a local pattern observed in recent months, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 387 residents, a figure that contextualises the low level of criminal activity relative to the area's population of 6,573. On a daily basis, the average crime count stood at approximately one incident per day, a statistic that may appear stark but reflects the broader trend of sustained low crime in Barmouth. When compared to the UK's average of 8.0 per 1,000, the local rate remains 67.5% below, highlighting a consistent gap that persists despite seasonal fluctuations. This contrast suggests that local factors—such as the area's coastal character, limited urban density, and potentially lower population turnover—play a significant role in maintaining this disparity.