Gwynedd Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gwynedd's December 2024 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents placed the area 8.5% below the UK average of 7.1, underscoring its relatively safer profile compared to the national picture. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (43% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (16%) and criminal damage and arson (8.8%). This distribution aligns with the seasonal context of December, a period marked by extended evenings, holiday-related activities, and the logistical challenges of Christmas shopping, which may contribute to increased reports of violence and anti-social behaviour. The relatively low property crime rate—particularly shoplifting, which was 12% below the UK average—suggests effective local measures or seasonal dynamics such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas. However, the 9% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences raises questions about localized factors, such as community tensions or the impact of seasonal social gatherings. The overall crime rate's decline from the previous month's 7.1 further supports the notion of a stabilizing trend, though the sharp increase in robbery and bicycle theft indicates pockets of vulnerability that require targeted attention. These patterns reflect a combination of seasonal, geographic, and demographic factors, with Gwynedd's rural and coastal character likely influencing both the types and frequencies of crimes reported.

December 2024 saw a 300% increase in robbery, with four incidents reported compared to one in November, marking a stark rise in this category. Bicycle theft also doubled, with seven cases recorded, a 100% increase from the previous month. Burglary rose by 76.5%, from 17 to 30 incidents, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as holiday-related absences or increased home security vulnerabilities. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, from 20 to 10 cases, possibly due to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. Shoplifting decreased by 26.9%, from 78 to 57 incidents, a trend consistent with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences, however, remained 9% above the UK average at 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting persistent challenges in this area. These shifts in crime patterns provide a nuanced view of local dynamics, with some categories deviating from national trends while others align closely.

Gwynedd's December 2024 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents marked an 8.6% decrease from the previous month's 7.1, reflecting a consistent trend of reduced criminal activity. Over the 31-day period, this translated to approximately 25 crimes reported daily, a figure that, while local-specific, offers residents a tangible sense of the pace of incidents in their community. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a rate that is lower than the UK average and suggests a relatively safer environment compared to the national context. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of December, where extended evenings and holiday-related activities may have influenced both offender and victim behavior, though the exact causal link remains speculative. The population-scaled perspective further contextualizes the data, illustrating that while crime occurs, the likelihood of being directly affected remains proportionally lower than in other areas.