Barmouth Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Barmouth’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a broader pattern of low crime levels typical of smaller, coastal communities where tourism and seasonal rhythms may moderate criminal activity. The top crime categories included violence and sexual offences (38.1% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (33.3%), and shoplifting (9.5%), with all three categories significantly below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.2 per 1,000, were 58% below the UK rate, a disparity consistent with the area’s lower population density and the potential influence of seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour, while rising slightly from June, remained 24% below national averages, possibly reflecting the community-oriented nature of Barmouth’s built-up area. Shoplifting, though doubling compared to June, still lagged 56% behind UK rates, a trend that may be influenced by the town’s limited retail presence compared to larger urban centres. The overall crime profile suggests that Barmouth’s geographical and demographic characteristics—likely a coastal resort with seasonal tourism—play a significant role in shaping its crime patterns, with summer months typically seeing reduced incidents of violent crime and property theft.

July saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with robbery incidents doubling from zero to one, the first recorded instance in this category since at least June. This increase, though small in absolute terms, highlights a shift in criminal activity patterns that may be linked to summer tourism. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 57.9% compared to June, a decline consistent with the seasonal lull in high-intensity incidents typically seen during school holidays. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 16.7%, suggesting a correlation with increased foot traffic from visitors and local residents enjoying summer evenings. Shoplifting incidents doubled from one to two, a figure that remains 56% below the UK average. This suggests that while local retail areas may still be targeted, the overall scale of such crimes remains significantly lower than national benchmarks.

Barmouth's crime rate in July 2024 fell to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 43.3% drop from 5.6 per 1,000 in June. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer months, when tourism and outdoor events often reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Daily crime figures show one reported incident per day on average, a statistic that contextualises the pace of local activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 313 residents, a rate that reflects the area’s relatively low population density and the limited scale of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. The population context further highlights how even small numbers of incidents can feel significant in a tight-knit community, though the overall trend suggests a sustained period of relative safety. This monthly exposure figure, while low, underscores the importance of maintaining community vigilance even during periods of reduced crime.