Gwynedd Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Gwynedd during March 2024, accounting for 40.3% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.6 per 1,000, was 3% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, reflecting a localised trend that may be influenced by community-focused initiatives or policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounted for 23.5% of crimes, but this rate was 29% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, indicating a need for targeted interventions in areas where such behaviour is prevalent. The overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 placed Gwynedd 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a position consistent with the area’s broader demographic and geographic characteristics. March, a transitional month between winter and spring, may have influenced crime patterns: the lengthening of evenings could have impacted public safety in areas with higher foot traffic, while the shift in seasonal rhythms might have affected the frequency of anti-social behaviour. Despite these factors, the relatively low rate of property crimes—such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000)—suggests that Gwynedd’s rural and semi-rural landscapes, combined with lower population density, contribute to a crime profile that diverges from more densely populated urban centres. The dominance of violent crime over property crime also aligns with the area’s socio-economic dynamics, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may play a role in mitigating non-violent offences.

March 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Robbery rates surged by 100%, rising from 1 to 2 cases, marking one of the most notable increases in the month. Concurrently, drug-related crimes rose by 40%, moving from 15 to 21 incidents, while vehicle crime also increased by 40%, climbing from 5 to 7 reports. These spikes contrast with declines in other areas, including a 33.3% reduction in possession of weapons, which fell from 6 to 4 cases. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent concern, with rates 29% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, the dominant crime category, were 3% below the UK average at 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a localised effectiveness in addressing violent crime. For residents, the doubling of robbery incidents highlights a specific area of concern that may warrant closer attention.

Gwynedd’s crime rate in March 2024 rose slightly by 4.0% compared to February’s 6.3 per 1,000, reaching 6.5 per 1,000. While this marks a modest upward trend, the area remains 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 25 crimes were reported in March, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 154 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of frequency for local residents, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations. The population context further highlights that Gwynedd’s crime rate, while slightly higher than February, remains well below the national benchmark, suggesting a generally safer environment compared to other parts of the UK. The slight increase may be attributed to seasonal transitions, such as the lengthening of evenings and the shift in daily routines as March progresses.