Gwynedd Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 120,813, Gwynedd recorded 875 crimes in September 2023, translating to a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 10% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average crime profile. The most significant contributors to this total were violence and sexual offences (37.5% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and other theft (9.9%). These patterns align with the seasonal rhythm of September, a time when back-to-school activities and the transition to shorter evenings may influence public behaviour. The prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests a need for targeted community engagement, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while a concern, is 12% above the UK average for this category, potentially linked to the social dynamics of a mixed rural and urban area. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of shoplifting (29% below UK average) and vehicle crime (79% below) could indicate effective local policing or a lower density of high-risk environments such as busy retail zones or car parks. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within the unique characteristics of Gwynedd, where geographical and demographic factors may shape the types and frequencies of reported incidents.

September 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons increasing by 50% (from 4 to 6 incidents) and burglary rising by 46.2% (from 26 to 38). This uptick in burglary may reflect seasonal shifts, as the transition from summer to autumn often sees increased residential activity and potential vulnerabilities in property security. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 69% (from 29 to 9), a dramatic drop that could be attributed to reduced traffic congestion or heightened awareness during the school term. Other theft also rose by 33.8% (from 65 to 87), linked to increased retail activity or unsecured personal belongings in public spaces. Gwynedd's anti-social behaviour rate is 12% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area's mix of rural and urban communities, where social interactions can vary significantly. In contrast, vehicle crime and drug-related offences are both markedly below the UK average, with vehicle crime at 79% below and drugs at 50% below. These discrepancies highlight the need for tailored strategies that address local challenges while leveraging the area's strengths in maintaining lower rates for certain categories.

Compared to the previous month, Gwynedd's crime rate fell by 10.1%, from 8.1 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline, while modest, suggests a potential stabilization in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 29 crimes per day in September, a figure that, when contextualised against the population, equates to one reported crime for every 138 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though this is an aggregate statistic and does not reflect variations across different neighbourhoods. When scaled to the population, Gwynedd's crime profile appears relatively manageable, with the overall rate remaining 10% below the UK average. However, the area's anti-social behaviour rate being 12% above the UK average indicates that certain communities may face higher levels of this type of crime. This contrast underscores the complexity of crime distribution, even within a single local authority. The interplay between population density, community engagement, and local policing efforts likely plays a role in these disparities, though further analysis would be required to identify specific contributing factors.