Gwynedd Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gwynedd’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, 13.3% below the UK average of 7.5. This figure reflects a generally lower crime profile compared to the national context. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.2% of all reported incidents, a rate 4% higher than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 20.2% of cases, with its rate 24% above the UK average. These figures highlight the persistent challenges faced by local authorities in addressing interpersonal conflicts and disorder. Shoplifting, meanwhile, was 9% below the UK average, a trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as Black Friday promotions, which could have drawn increased police presence or altered retail security practices. The month’s context—marked by the approach of Bonfire Night, the end of the festive shopping season, and prolonged darkness—may have contributed to fluctuations in crime types. For instance, the sharp rise in theft from the person could be linked to increased foot traffic during holiday periods or heightened awareness among residents. However, the overall decline in the crime rate compared to the previous month suggests that targeted interventions or natural seasonal trends may have had a mitigating effect. The balance between violent and property crimes also appears to be shifting, with property-related offences making up a smaller proportion of the total than in prior months. This could indicate a broader realignment in crime patterns, influenced by changes in local demographics, economic conditions, or policing strategies. While direct causal links, the interplay of these factors likely contributes to the observed trends.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns across Gwynedd. Theft from the person increased by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a change that may reflect heightened vigilance or specific events. Bicycle theft also rose sharply, with a 66.7% increase to five incidents, potentially linked to seasonal activity or changes in local transport patterns. In contrast, possession of weapons fell by 63.6% to four incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in related incidents or enforcement efforts. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 20.6% to 158 cases, a decline that may be attributed to community initiatives or seasonal lulls. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 41.2% of all reported crimes, though their rate was 4% above the UK average. This mix of increases and decreases illustrates the combination of local and national trends, with some categories performing significantly better than the UK average, such as shoplifting, which was 9% below the national rate.

Gwynedd's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, an 11.9% drop from the previous month's rate of 7.3. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though seasonal factors may have played a role. On average, 26 crimes were reported daily in November, a figure that reflects both the local population of 120,813 and the specific nature of incidents recorded. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, illustrating the scale of exposure in a typical month. This monthly aggregate highlights the frequency of incidents without overemphasising daily fluctuations, which can be influenced by transient events such as Bonfire Night or Black Friday shopping. The population-scaled perspective shows that while Gwynedd's overall crime rate remains below the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals distinct patterns that may relate to the area’s geography and community structure.