Barmouth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,573, Barmouth recorded 26 crimes in May 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 52.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relatively low crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 26.9% of total), followed by public order (5 incidents, 19.2%) and shoplifting (5 incidents, 19.2%). These patterns align with May’s seasonal dynamics, as longer evenings and bank holidays may have increased social activity in Barmouth’s coastal setting. Violence and sexual offences in the area are 61% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower risk factors compared to national trends. Public order and shoplifting, however, are above UK averages, reflecting the influence of local factors such as tourism or retail activity. The low overall crime rate contrasts with the spikes in specific categories, indicating a combination of seasonal demand and local characteristics. Barmouth’s built-up area status within Gwynedd likely contributes to this balance, with limited urban density mitigating broader crime trends seen in larger cities.

May 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 400% compared to April, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This jump, alongside a 100% increase in theft from the person (from 0 to 1) and vehicle crime (from 0 to 1), suggests heightened social activity during May’s bank holidays and extended evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 66.7%, declining from 9 to 3 incidents, potentially due to increased community engagement or seasonal changes in outdoor behaviour. The breakdown of crime types reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: violence and sexual offences are 61% below the national rate, while public order and shoplifting are 27% and 25% above, respectively. This divergence underscores Barmouth’s unique profile, where retail activity and tourism may drive specific offences despite overall low crime levels. Residents might find the 400% increase in public order crimes particularly noteworthy, as it could signal challenges in managing crowd behaviour during peak social periods.

Barmouth’s crime rate in May 2024 (4.0 per 1,000) represents a 24.1% increase from April’s 3.2 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the month, a figure that may feel manageable for residents accustomed to low crime environments. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for every 253 residents, a rate that places Barmouth firmly in the lower quartile of UK areas. This statistic is particularly meaningful for local households, as it provides a tangible sense of risk relative to the population size. The 24.1% month-on-month increase, while notable, is tempered by the area’s consistent performance against national benchmarks, with the overall rate still 52.4% below the UK average. This suggests that while May’s seasonal factors may have temporarily elevated certain crime types, Barmouth’s broader crime picture remains stable and comparatively safe.