Gwynedd Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 in Gwynedd reveals a distinct imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the crime profile. The overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 10.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a figure that reflects broader regional differences in policing priorities and community dynamics. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences (357 cases, 42.8% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (196 cases, 23.5%), far outweigh property crimes (198 cases, 23.5%). This disparity may partly explain the area’s relatively lower overall rate compared to the UK average, as property crime often constitutes a larger share of national statistics. Seasonal factors in April—Easter holidays, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—could influence patterns, with public spaces like parks and coastal areas likely experiencing higher foot traffic. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests local challenges that may extend beyond typical seasonal fluctuations, such as targeted interventions in high-risk areas or demographic factors like population density. The data also shows that Gwynedd’s violent crime rate (3.0 per 1,000) is 17% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a need for tailored approaches to address specific violence drivers, such as alcohol-related incidents in nightlife zones or community tensions in densely populated areas. Meanwhile, property crime rates for categories like shoplifting and burglary are significantly below the UK average, due to effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in non-tourist areas.

April 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with possession of weapons rising by 125% (from 4 to 9 cases) and theft from the person doubling (from 0 to 3 cases). These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging patterns that may warrant closer monitoring. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 28.6% (from 21 to 15), a decline that could align with seasonal factors such as reduced socialising during Easter. The crime mix also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: violence and sexual offences are 17% above the national rate, while shoplifting is 55% below. This divergence may reflect Gwynedd’s unique geography, with coastal areas experiencing higher violent crime due to transient populations or lower property crime due to fewer retail hubs. The property crime rate (198 cases, 23.5% of total crimes) remains significantly below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s lower population density and more dispersed housing stock, which may reduce opportunities for burglary. Residents should note that anti-social behaviour remains the second most common crime type, accounting for 23.5% of all reports, a figure 31% above the UK average. This could indicate challenges in managing community interactions in public spaces, particularly during peak seasonal activity.

April’s crime rate (6.9 per 1,000) marked a 6.1% increase from March’s 6.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend despite remaining below the UK average. On a daily basis, Gwynedd recorded an average of 28 crimes per day in April, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 145 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, indicating that while crime is present, it is not pervasive. The population of 120,813 means that localised incidents can have broader statistical significance, particularly in areas with concentrated activity. For instance, the 357 violent crimes reported in April—equivalent to 3.0 per 1,000 residents—may appear lower when compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, but the 17% gap suggests systemic differences in violence prevention strategies. The previous month’s data shows that anti-social behaviour (196 cases) and violence (357 cases) remained the most common crime types, a pattern that has likely been influenced by the Easter period’s impact on community dynamics. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the proportion of violent crime is higher, which may reflect Gwynedd’s specific socio-economic profile or the effectiveness of local law enforcement in addressing property crime more aggressively than violent crime.