Abergele Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Abergele's August 2025 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 9.9% below the UK average, a notable outlier in a month typically associated with heightened tourism and seasonal activity. The most striking deviation from national trends was the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.7% of all crimes—22% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This category's dominance over other types, such as anti-social behaviour (20.0%) and other theft (12.3%), suggests a unique dynamic in the area's crime profile. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may contribute to this pattern, though the absence of significant burglary or vehicle crime (both below UK averages) complicates direct correlations. While shoplifting and public order offences were lower than the UK average, the surge in violence and sexual offences raises questions about local factors, such as the interplay between transient populations and existing community structures. The overall stability in the crime rate compared to July, despite the sharp rise in certain categories, indicates a complex balance between persistent and fluctuating crime drivers.

August 2025 marked a sharp increase in violence and sexual offences, which rose by 72.2% from the previous month (18 to 31 incidents). This surge, though not reflected in the overall rate, highlights a significant shift in crime patterns. Vehicle crime and theft from the person both doubled, increasing from zero to one incident each, a stark anomaly that may reflect changes in local activity or policing focus. Conversely, public order offences fell by 80% (from 10 to 2), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 27.8% (from 18 to 13), suggesting possible improvements in community engagement or seasonal factors. Shoplifting in Abergele was 52% below the UK average, a contrast to the 22% above average for violence and sexual offences. These disparities underscore the complexity of local crime trends, with certain categories defying national patterns while others align closely with them.

Abergele's crime rate in August 2025 remained stable at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure exactly. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local crime dynamics, though seasonal factors may still play a role. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's small population of 8,867. On a monthly basis, one crime occurred for every 136 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the community size. While the overall rate is 9.9% below the UK average, this comparison does not account for the area's unique demographic profile or the influence of tourism during peak holiday months. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime exists, its frequency is proportionally lower than the national average, though specific categories like violence and sexual offences show marked divergence from UK norms.