Barmouth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,573, Barmouth recorded 23 crimes in May 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—56.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure underscores the area’s relative safety, though the distribution of crimes offers insight into local dynamics. Violent crimes (12 incidents) accounted for 52.2% of all recorded offences, making them the most common category, followed by anti-social behaviour (6 incidents at 26.1%). These figures align with the seasonal context of May, a month marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to higher rates of public disorder and interpersonal conflict. The low property crime count (1 incident) contrasts with the UK average, suggesting limited opportunities for theft or burglary, possibly due to the area’s likely rural or coastal character, where fewer commercial or residential targets exist. Meanwhile, the absence of property crimes highlights a potential focus on personal safety over asset-related crime, a pattern consistent with smaller communities where social cohesion may deter certain types of criminal activity. The UK comparison further illustrates Barmouth’s performance: violent crimes are 36% below the national average, and anti-social behaviour is 37% below, though the rate of possession of weapons (0.2 per 1,000) is 150% above the UK figure. This anomaly may reflect local enforcement priorities or demographic factors, though without further data, it remains speculative. Overall, the crime profile for May 2025 reflects a balance between low overall rates and specific categories requiring attention, particularly the rise in violent offences and the outlier spike in weapons-related incidents.

May 2025 saw a 50% increase in violent crimes compared to April, with 12 incidents reported—up from 8. This rise may partly explain the shift in crime mix, as violent offences now account for 52.2% of all recorded crimes. Anti-social behaviour, however, decreased by 25% (from 8 to 6), marking a notable reduction in this category. A stark outlier was the 100% increase in possession of weapons, with one incident reported in May after none in April. This category’s rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 150% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), a contrast to other categories that remain significantly below national levels. For example, violence and sexual offences (1.8 per 1,000) are 36% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000) is 37% below. These disparities suggest a combination of local factors and national trends, though the absence of broader data means direct causation remains speculative.

For the month of May 2025, Barmouth maintained the same crime rate as April, with 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day across 31 days, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population scale. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 286 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in a community of 6,573 people. When compared to the UK average, this rate is 56.8% lower, highlighting Barmouth’s position as a safer area. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces this, as the 23 total crimes equate to less than 0.4% of the population being directly affected. This low incidence aligns with the area’s likely rural or coastal character, where smaller communities and limited urban density may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The daily and monthly figures offer a tangible sense of security for residents, though they should be interpreted with awareness of the area’s specific demographics and geography.