Gwynedd Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gwynedd’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.4% below the UK average of 8.5. This marks a consistent trend in recent months, reflecting a broader pattern of relative safety in this mixed rural and coastal area. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.4%) and criminal damage and arson (9.6%). These figures align with the area’s character, where seasonal shifts and local dynamics influence crime patterns. The start of summer, with longer days and the gradual onset of tourism, may partly explain the distribution of offences. Violent crime remains a focal concern, but the lower-than-average rate for shoplifting and vehicle crime suggests effective local deterrents or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, however, continues to outpace the UK average by 35%, indicating persistent challenges in community engagement and disorder management. The data illustrates a combination of environmental factors and policing strategies, with Gwynedd’s relatively low property crime rates contrasting with its higher-than-average anti-social behaviour figures. As the summer progresses, monitoring how these trends evolve will be critical for maintaining public safety.

June saw significant reductions in several crime categories, with shoplifting decreasing by 40.3% from 62 to 37 incidents. This drop aligns with the start of summer, when increased foot traffic in retail areas may deter opportunistic theft. Bicycle theft also fell sharply by 50%, from six to three cases, potentially reflecting improved security measures or seasonal changes in cycling activity. Other crime dropped by 41.7%, from 12 to seven, suggesting a broader trend of reduced minor offences. These decreases contrast with notable increases in possession of weapons (up 150%) and theft from the person (up 100%), though these remain low in absolute terms. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes a quarter of all crimes, remains 35% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in managing community disorder. The data also shows vehicle crime rising by 50% to 24 incidents, a figure still 57% below the UK average, indicating that while local factors may be driving this increase, the overall context remains safer than national trends. For residents, the sharp decline in shoplifting offers a tangible example of how seasonal dynamics and local policing can influence crime outcomes.

Gwynedd’s crime rate in June 2023 (7.7 per 1,000) represents an 11.4% decrease from May’s 8.7, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 31 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 130 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while providing context for residents, is significantly lower than the UK average when considering the area’s population of 120,813. The decline from May is particularly notable in property-related crimes, where shoplifting and bicycle theft both saw substantial reductions. However, the persistent gap in anti-social behaviour rates—35% above the UK average—underscores disparities in local enforcement or community dynamics compared to other regions. Population context also reveals that Gwynedd’s lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime (57% below UK) and burglary (38% below UK) may reflect the area’s rural character, where fewer high-density housing areas reduce opportunities for such offences. These comparisons highlight both the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts and the need for targeted interventions in areas where Gwynedd still lags behind national benchmarks.