Gwynedd Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Gwynedd, 8.1 crimes were reported in August 2023 — a rate exactly matching the UK average. This figure translates to a tangible risk for local residents, with one reported crime occurring for roughly every 124 people over the course of the month. The crime profile reveals a mixed picture: while violent crimes and anti-social behaviour dominate, other categories show stark contrasts. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.2% of all incidents, a share that places them 10% above the UK average. This may partly reflect the summer season, when tourism peaks and local amenities see increased use. Anti-social behaviour, at 24.9% of total crimes, was 39% higher than the UK average — a disparity that could stem from the area's rural character and the challenges of managing community interactions in sparsely populated regions. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly below the UK average, with shoplifting incidents falling 33% short and vehicle crime 59% below. These lower rates may be attributed to the area's lower population density and fewer commercial hubs compared to major urban centres. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month with increased tourism and empty homes — may also influence burglary risk, though this category was 41% below the UK average. These patterns illustrate the combination of geography, seasonality, and crime dynamics in Gwynedd, where the per-capita risk remains aligned with national trends but manifests differently in specific categories.

August 2023 saw a 300% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 4 cases, a shift that may reflect heightened activity during the summer tourist season. Theft from the person also rose by 50%, climbing from 2 to 3 cases, a change that could indicate increased foot traffic in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting dropped sharply by 29.9%, from 67 to 47 incidents — a decline consistent with lower retail activity during August school holidays. Anti-social behaviour remained a significant concern, with 242 incidents (24.9% of total crimes) — 39% above the UK average — a figure that suggests ongoing challenges in managing community behaviour. Violent crimes, at 352 incidents (36.2% of total), were 10% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics or seasonal factors. These variations highlight the uneven nature of crime risk across different categories, with some areas of Gwynedd experiencing higher exposure than others.

Gwynedd's crime rate in August 2023 rose 6.3% compared to July, reflecting a shift in local crime patterns. On average, 31 crimes were reported daily in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a region with 120,813 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while consistent with broader UK trends, highlights the tangible impact of crime on local communities. This rate is slightly higher than the previous month's 7.6 per 1,000, though it remains aligned with the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. The increase may partly explain the rise in violent crimes, which saw a 10% gap above the UK average. For residents, this means that while the overall risk remains comparable to the UK, certain types of crime — anti-social behaviour and violence — demand closer attention. The daily figure, while abstract, underscores the frequency with which crime intersects with daily life in Gwynedd.