Gwynedd Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gwynedd's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reveals a mixed picture of criminal activity shaped by seasonal dynamics and local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.2% of all reported crimes, underscoring their dominance as the most prevalent category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.8%, reflecting persistent challenges in community disorder. The seasonal context of July—characterised by peak tourism, school holidays, and outdoor events—likely contributes to the heightened prevalence of violent crimes and anti-social behaviour, as these factors often amplify interactions in public spaces. However, the lower-than-average rates for property crimes such as shoplifting (41% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (78% below) suggest that Gwynedd's rural and semi-rural landscape, combined with effective local policing strategies, may help mitigate certain types of criminal activity. The interplay between urban centres, tourist attractions, and residential areas in Gwynedd appears to create a unique crime profile, where violent and disorderly incidents dominate, but property-related crimes remain comparatively low. This pattern is consistent with the area's geographical and demographic characteristics, which include a mix of coastal communities and inland towns, each with distinct social and economic dynamics that influence crime trends.

July 2024 saw notable increases in theft from the person (+66.7%) and robbery (+66.7%), with both categories rising from 3 to 5 incidents. This surge may partly explain the 39.2% share of violent crimes in the overall tally, which remains 2% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Meanwhile, burglary rose by 54.5% (22 to 34), a sharp increase that could reflect seasonal patterns or shifts in criminal activity during the summer months. Conversely, categories such as possession of weapons (-61.5%) and bicycle theft (-57.1%) declined, suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have influenced these trends. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic or during festivals, where the risk of theft from the person has increased compared to June.

Gwynedd's crime rate in July 2024 fell by 3.4% compared to the previous month, reflecting a slight but measurable decline in overall criminal activity. This reduction aligns with the 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents recorded, which is 10.7% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 29 crimes per day in July, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national averages due to differing population sizes and reporting methods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, highlighting the relative safety of the area compared to broader UK trends. This monthly exposure rate suggests that while crime remains a concern, the frequency of incidents is lower than what would be expected in a larger or more densely populated region. The decrease in specific categories like possession of weapons and bicycle theft may indicate the effectiveness of targeted local initiatives or seasonal factors influencing criminal behavior during the summer months.