The most common type of theft reported in Waunfawr, a BUA located in Gwynedd, is property crime. While Waunfawr benefits from a relatively low overall crime rate of 49.7 per 1,000 residents – significantly lower than the UK average of 91.6 – the property crime rate specifically stands at 18.3 per 1,000. This means that for every 1,000 people residing in Waunfawr, approximately 18.3 incidents of property crime are reported.
It’s important to contextualise this figure. The overall safety score for Waunfawr is a positive 89 out of 100, which is considerably higher than the UK average of 79. This suggests that, despite the prevalence of property crime, residents generally feel safe. However, understanding the nature of these crimes is vital for preventative measures.
Property crime encompasses a range of offences, including burglary, theft from vehicles, and criminal damage. While the specific breakdown of these crimes within Waunfawr isn't detailed in the available data, the overall property crime rate provides a clear indication of the most frequently reported type of theft. The lower overall crime rate suggests that other categories of crime, such as violent crime, are less common compared to property crime.
It's also worth noting that crime rates are often influenced by factors like population density and socioeconomic conditions. Waunfawr's population is 1692, a relatively small number, which can sometimes affect the statistical representation of crime rates. The comparison to the UK average highlights how Waunfawr performs relative to the national picture, demonstrating a safer environment despite the property crime statistic.