Gwynedd Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 40% of all reported crimes in Gwynedd during March 2024, making them the dominant category in the area’s crime profile. With a total of 786 crimes recorded, the local authority district maintained a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents—15.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a broader trend of lower property crime rates compared to national benchmarks, with burglary and vehicle crime both significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of March, as the transition to spring begins, may have influenced patterns: longer evenings and the shift in daylight hours could contribute to increased opportunities for certain types of crime, particularly those tied to social activity. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests that local factors, such as community dynamics or demographic characteristics, play a more immediate role. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 29% above the UK average, indicating a potential disconnect between local policing strategies and the specific needs of Gwynedd’s communities. This contrast highlights the complexity of managing crime in an area that blends rural and urban elements, where traditional crime prevention methods may not fully address the unique challenges of smaller, more dispersed populations. The relatively low levels of property crime, including shoplifting (51% below the UK average) and burglary (38% below), may be linked to the area’s geography, with fewer high-traffic retail zones or densely populated urban centres that are typically associated with higher rates of theft. As the year progresses, the interplay between seasonal factors and the persistent influence of violent crime will likely remain a key focus for local authorities.

March 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery incidents doubling from one to two, marking a 100% increase. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 40%, climbing from five to seven, while drug-related offences surged by 40%, rising from 15 to 21. These spikes suggest emerging pressures in specific areas. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 33.3%, from six to four, and other crime decreased by 15%, from 20 to 17, indicating some areas of reduced activity. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate (2.6 per 1,000) is 3% below the UK average, but anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) is 29% above the UK rate (1.2 per 1,000), pointing to localised challenges in community engagement. For residents, the doubling of robbery incidents is a critical data point, as it directly affects personal safety and may signal changes in criminal activity patterns.

Gwynedd's crime rate in March 2024 rose slightly to 6.5 per 1,000 residents from 6.3 per 1,000 in February, reflecting a 4% increase. This small upward trend contrasts with the area’s overall position below the UK average, but highlights the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. Daily crime activity averaged 25 incidents per day, a figure that, while manageable, underscores the persistent presence of crime in everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 120,813, suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime. However, the relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average (7.7 per 1,000) indicates that Gwynedd’s broader environment—likely shaped by its rural landscape and smaller communities—may contribute to lower rates of certain offences, such as burglary and vehicle crime. This demographic and geographic context appears to temper the impact of seasonal factors, even as specific categories like robbery show sharp increases.