Abergele Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Abergele, the crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 people—6.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly two crimes per 1,000 residents, with one reported crime occurring for every 148 people over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.0%) and other theft (10.0%). These figures reflect a combination of local and national trends, with November’s darker evenings and commercial activity likely amplifying certain risks. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average in some categories, remain 13% above the national rate for this category, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. Anti-social behaviour, by contrast, was 34% below the UK average, which may indicate successful community policing strategies or a naturally lower incidence of such behaviour in this built-up area. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced patterns, with shoplifting and vehicle crime rising sharply. These factors, combined with the area’s proximity to Conwy’s coastal and tourist attractions, may explain some of the fluctuations in crime types.

November saw a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident to four. This surge aligns with the timing of Black Friday and the start of the Christmas shopping season, which often drives retail crime. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 40% compared to October, possibly reflecting the end of school term holidays and reduced youth activity in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 10.3%, though they remain 13% above the UK average. Vehicle crime and burglary both doubled from zero to one and three incidents respectively, suggesting a seasonal shift in property crime. Anti-social behaviour remains 34% below the UK average, potentially indicating effective local policing or community initiatives in this category.

In November 2025, Abergele's crime rate rose 11.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.1 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, residents experienced an average of two reported crimes per day—equivalent to one in every 500 people encountering a crime daily. Over the course of the month, the rate translates to one crime for every 148 residents, a figure that contextualises risk in terms of population exposure. While this remains below the UK average, the rise from October suggests seasonal factors may be influencing activity. The previous month's lower rate may have been partly due to the end of school term holidays, which often correlate with reduced youth-related crime. November’s darker evenings and Black Friday shopping could have contributed to the uptick in shoplifting and other thefts, though these patterns remain to be confirmed by further analysis.