Barmouth Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Barmouth during September 2023 reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with violent crimes dominating the profile. Of the 20 total crimes recorded, 65% were classified as violence and sexual offences, significantly higher than the UK average of 27% for this category. This imbalance suggests a local dynamic where interpersonal disputes or seasonal factors—such as the return to school and university freshers’ week—may have played a role. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 10% of crimes, while property crimes (burglary, bicycle theft, and criminal damage) made up the remaining 25%. Barmouth’s overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents is 62.5% below the UK average of 8.0, a gap that underscores the area’s relative safety. The low property crime rate, particularly burglary (0.2 per 1,000), aligns with Barmouth’s likely character as a small, low-density built-up area with limited commercial or residential density to attract opportunistic crime. However, the 100% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average hints at local vulnerabilities, possibly linked to cycling infrastructure or seasonal usage patterns. September’s transitional weather, with nights drawing in, may have influenced the rise in violent crimes, as outdoor activity patterns shifted. These findings illustrate a community where social interactions and seasonal rhythms exert a stronger influence on crime trends than typical urban or rural factors.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in Barmouth’s crime mix, with violent crimes increasing by 8.3% compared to August, driven by a rise in violence and sexual offences from 12 to 13. This uptick coincides with the start of the academic year, a period often associated with increased social friction and alcohol-related incidents in smaller communities. Conversely, burglary and public order offences both fell by two-thirds, likely reflecting reduced foot traffic during the quieter early autumn period. The most striking deviation from the UK average was in bicycle theft, which reached 0.2 per 1,000 residents—double the UK rate of 0.1. This could indicate a local over-reliance on cycling for transport or a lack of secure parking facilities. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 78% below the UK average, suggesting that community cohesion or policing efforts may be effectively mitigating such incidents. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 23.2% drop in the overall crime rate from August to September, a decline that may be attributed to the seasonal lull in activity as the summer holiday season waned.

Barmouth’s crime rate in September 2023 (3.0 per 1,000 residents) marked a 23.2% decrease from August’s rate of 4.0, a shift that positions the area as one of the UK’s safest built-up regions. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in September—a frequency that is exceptionally low compared to the UK’s average of 8.0 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 329 residents, a ratio that translates to a 1-in-330 chance of being directly affected by crime. This monthly exposure is far below the UK’s typical 1-in-125 figure, reinforcing Barmouth’s status as an outlier in terms of safety. When scaled to the local population of 6,573, the low crime volume means that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. The stark contrast with national averages highlights how Barmouth’s unique geography—likely as a coastal or semi-rural built-up area—minimizes opportunities for property crime and fosters a community environment where social norms or policing may deter violent incidents. These figures, while statistically significant, also reflect the limitations of small-area data, where fluctuations can be influenced by a handful of incidents rather than systemic trends.