Abergele Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

May 2025 saw Abergele maintain a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This marked a continuation of the area’s relatively low crime profile, though the month revealed a combination of seasonal activity and local patterns. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 38% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (30%) and criminal damage and arson (10%). The seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising in May likely contributed to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, consistent with patterns observed in coastal towns where similar dynamics have historically influenced crime trends. While overall crime remained stable compared to previous months, the breakdown highlights a shift in the nature of incidents, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the most prevalent category. This contrasts with the UK average, where anti-social behaviour is lower, suggesting Abergele’s unique social environment may play a role. The relatively low rates of burglary (2.0% of total crimes) and shoplifting (4.0%) compared to UK averages indicate strong community vigilance or effective local deterrence strategies. However, the presence of criminal damage and arson at the UK average level points to ongoing challenges in addressing property-related crime in the area. The combination of these factors illustrates a community with generally low crime levels but specific vulnerabilities tied to social interactions during peak seasonal activity.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in May 2025 was a 72.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 11 to 19 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in robbery (from 0 to 1), marked a sharp departure from the previous month’s trends. While anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime category, its significant increase compared to April raises questions about the impact of May’s longer evenings and bank holidays on local social dynamics. In contrast, public order offences fell by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), and shoplifting decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), suggesting that targeted interventions or natural seasonal shifts may have contributed to these declines. Abergele’s violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents was 40% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a figure that aligns with the area’s generally low levels of violent crime. However, anti-social behaviour in Abergele was 48% higher than the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect the community’s proximity to tourist areas or the influence of local festivals during May. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the need for heightened awareness during evening hours, given the spike in anti-social behaviour and the small but significant rise in robbery incidents.

Abergele’s crime rate in May 2025 (5.6 per 1,000 residents) represented a 7.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1, indicating a modest but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that remains well below the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 177 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Abergele compared to national benchmarks. This statistic, when contextualised against the area’s population of 8,867, highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement in maintaining public safety. The reduction in crime from April to May aligns with the seasonal pattern of lower criminal activity during the early summer months, though the surge in anti-social behaviour complicates this narrative. Residents may find the monthly exposure rate particularly useful for understanding the scale of risk, as it translates abstract statistics into tangible terms. While Abergele’s overall crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, the variations in specific categories—such as the elevated rate of anti-social behaviour—suggest that targeted strategies may be needed to address emerging challenges without compromising the area’s overall safety.