Barmouth Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barmouth's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 74.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relatively low crime profile, though the data reveals a nuanced picture. Shoplifting, which accounted for 41.7% of all reported crimes, emerged as the most prevalent category, significantly outpacing the UK average for this type (0.6 per 1,000). This anomaly may be attributed to the area's seasonal dynamics, with January marking a post-holiday period of reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which could influence both offender behaviour and victim exposure. Property crimes (7 incidents) dominated the crime mix, comprising 58.3% of total reports, while violent crimes (2 incidents) made up the remaining 16.7%. This skewed distribution aligns with Barmouth's character as a coastal built-up area, where commercial activity is likely limited compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of January—characterised by colder weather and fewer outdoor activities—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate, though the persistence of shoplifting suggests that targeted retail environments or local vulnerabilities remain factors. The UK comparison underscores Barmouth's position as a safer community, but the shoplifting outlier indicates that specific local conditions warrant further attention. These patterns may be influenced by the area's limited size, which could reduce opportunities for certain crimes while concentrating others in specific locations.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with burglary increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and anti-social behaviour rising by 50% (from 2 to 3 incidents). These increases contrast with a 71.4% decline in violence and sexual offences (from 7 to 2 incidents) and a 28.6% reduction in shoplifting (from 7 to 5 incidents). The crime mix also revealed a marked imbalance: property crimes (7 incidents) dominated violent crimes (2 incidents), a ratio that diverges from the UK average, where property crimes typically account for a smaller share. Shoplifting, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, stands out as the most common crime type in Barmouth, 29% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect local factors, such as the town's retail footprint or seasonal footfall patterns. Meanwhile, violent crime rates in Barmouth (0.3 per 1,000) were 88% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000), a gap that likely aligns with the area's character as a smaller, possibly more tightly knit community.

Barmouth's crime rate in January 2025 (1.8 per 1,000 residents) marked a 33.2% decrease from December's 2.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 548 residents, a figure that contextualises the low level of criminal activity relative to the area's population of 6,573. Daily crime counts averaged approximately zero incidents per day, highlighting the infrequency of reported crimes in this built-up area. This stark contrast to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000 underscores Barmouth's position as a relatively safe community, though the local data also reveals nuances. For instance, while shoplifting remains 29% above the UK average for this category, violent crime rates are 88% below national levels. These disparities suggest that local factors—such as the area's character as a coastal town with limited commercial activity—play a role in shaping crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can represent significant shifts in the context of a small community.