Gwynedd Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 marked a striking anomaly in Gwynedd’s crime profile, with robbery and theft from the person surging by 100% compared to September, a development that defies typical seasonal trends. This sharp increase, though involving only two and one incidents respectively, raises questions about localized triggers such as Halloween-related activity or transient criminal opportunities. The overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents placed Gwynedd 8.8% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the elevated rates of violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000, 39.9% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (1.7 per 1,000, 22.4% of total crimes). These violent and disruptive offences, which are 7% and 33% above UK averages respectively, may reflect the area’s demographic makeup, including a mix of urban and rural communities where social tensions can escalate. Seasonal factors also played a role: the transition to darker evenings and Halloween likely contributed to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Conversely, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly lower than national rates, possibly due to Gwynedd’s limited retail infrastructure and sparse population density. This juxtaposition of above-average violent crime and below-average property crime underscores the need for targeted interventions that address local vulnerabilities without overgeneralizing national trends.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 100% increase in both robbery and theft from the person, with these offences rising from zero to two and one respectively. This surge, though statistically small in absolute terms, signals a notable shift in crime dynamics. Concurrently, burglary rates fell by 50%, dropping from 38 to 19 incidents, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. The crime mix also revealed stark contrasts with UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Gwynedd were 7% higher than the national rate, while shoplifting and vehicle crime were 14% and 81% below, respectively. These discrepancies suggest that local factors—such as the area’s rural character and limited retail density—play a significant role in shaping crime profiles. For residents, the daily crime count of 29 provides a practical benchmark for understanding local risk levels, particularly in the context of October’s shorter daylight hours and Halloween-related activity.

Gwynedd's crime rate in October 2023 remained stable compared to September, with a 1.4% increase from 7.2 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 29 crimes per day, a figure that, while local to Gwynedd, provides residents with a tangible sense of frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 136 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the scale of exposure in a population of 120,813. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the distribution across crime types reveals a complex picture. For instance, violent crime rates in Gwynedd are 7% above the UK average, indicating a localized concentration of certain offences despite the overall lower rate. The stability in the overall crime rate contrasts with the specific spikes in robbery and theft from the person, which may reflect transient factors rather than systemic trends.