Barmouth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Barmouth's November 2025 crime profile, accounting for 36.8% of reported incidents — a stark contrast to the UK average for this category. The area's overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, 60.3% below the UK's 7.3 per 1,000, reflects a broader pattern of low-level criminal activity typical of smaller built-up areas. While property crimes (5 cases) and violent crimes (7 cases) were the most common categories, the distribution of offences suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than economic crime. Seasonal factors likely played a role, with Bonfire Night events potentially contributing to public order offences and Black Friday shopping activity correlating with the 200% surge in other theft cases. The area's coastal location and relatively low population density may also influence crime patterns, with limited commercial zones reducing opportunities for shoplifting or vehicle-related crimes. However, the dominance of violence and sexual offences — a category that remains 57% below the UK average — indicates that community-based factors such as local policing, social cohesion, or demographic characteristics may be more significant than geographic isolation in shaping Barmouth's crime profile. These dynamics highlight the need to consider both seasonal events and long-term trends when interpreting monthly statistics.

November 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories. Other theft cases surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents — a spike likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Public order offences doubled from zero to two, possibly influenced by Bonfire Night events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by two-thirds, from six to two, suggesting a potential seasonal reduction in alcohol-fuelled incidents. Violence and sexual offences, the dominant crime category, remain 57% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, consistent with Barmouth's historical safety profile. Meanwhile, drug-related offences were 11% above the UK average, an anomaly that may reflect local patterns or data collection nuances. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of seasonal events and community dynamics, with commercial activity and public celebrations acting as key drivers in this coastal built-up area.

Barmouth's November 2025 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 46% increase from the previous month's 2.0 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a low-frequency profile typical of smaller communities. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 346 residents — a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. When compared to the UK's broader context, Barmouth's crime rate remains 60.3% below the national average, underscoring the area's consistently safer environment despite the month-on-month fluctuation. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the influence of Barmouth's unique demographic and geographic characteristics, which may include limited urban density and strong community cohesion.