Barmouth Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barmouth's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 52.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a sustained trend of lower-than-national crime levels, despite the month's typical seasonal patterns. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 33.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 23.8%), and shoplifting (3 incidents, 14.3%). These figures suggest a mix of challenges, with violent crime rates significantly below the UK average (53% lower) but property crime categories showing mixed results. February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, typically sees a pre-spring lull in crime, yet the sharp rise in violent incidents this month may indicate shifting dynamics. The overall low crime rate is consistent with Barmouth's character as a built-up area within Gwynedd, where tourism and seasonal patterns likely influence crime trends. While the area's retail sector saw a 40% drop in shoplifting compared to January, the surge in violent crime raises questions about local factors. The relatively low burglary and other theft rates—both below UK averages—suggest that the area's infrastructure and community policing may be effective in deterring property crimes. However, the significant increase in violence and sexual offences, which rose 250% from the previous month, indicates a need for further analysis of local social or environmental factors. This data underscores the importance of monitoring both overall crime rates and specific categories to ensure that improvements in some areas are not offset by emerging challenges elsewhere.

February 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with shoplifting decreasing by 40% (from 5 to 3 incidents) while violence and sexual offences surged by 250% (from 2 to 7). This shift highlights a growing emphasis on violent crime, which now constitutes 33.3% of all reported incidents—significantly below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 (53% below). Anti-social behaviour also remained lower than the UK average, with 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the national 1.0 per 1,000. However, burglary and other theft both doubled from January, reaching 2 incidents each. These increases may partly explain the overall 74.3% rise in the crime rate compared to the previous month. For residents, the drop in shoplifting—a 40% reduction—offers a tangible sign of improved safety in retail areas, despite the sharp rise in violent incidents.

Barmouth's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 74.3% increase from the previous month's 1.8 per 1,000. This shift, while notable, remains far below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 28 days, reflecting a generally low level of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 313 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse distribution of incidents. This monthly exposure figure underscores the area's continued safety profile despite the upward trend. The population context further reinforces this: with 6,573 residents, the crime rate remains proportionally low compared to national benchmarks, even as specific categories like violence and sexual offences surged. These figures suggest that while Barmouth is not immune to crime fluctuations, its overall environment remains significantly safer than the UK average.