Llandudno Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Llandudno's July 2023 crime rate of 20.2 per 1,000 residents places it 143.4% above the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This stark divergence reflects the area's unique profile as a coastal resort town with high seasonal foot traffic. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (28.4%) and shoplifting (12.4%). These figures align with July's typical seasonal patterns: schools out, festivals, and peak tourism. The surge in anti-social behaviour may partly explain the 308% above UK average for this category, consistent with the area's compact built-up environment and high visitor density. Shoplifting, though not typically a coastal crime hotspot, saw a dramatic spike, possibly linked to increased retail activity during summer. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (violence at 31.1% vs property at 30.2%) contrasts with many UK towns, where property crime often dominates. This suggests a combination of local factors, including the town's role as a destination for both leisure and transient populations. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, festivals, and outdoor events—likely amplifies tensions in public spaces, contributing to the elevated rates of violence and disorder.

July 2023 saw sharp month-on-month changes in key crime categories. Shoplifting increased by 100% compared to June, jumping from 19 to 38 incidents. This surge may reflect the summer retail season and the influx of tourists, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 55.6% (from 9 to 4), potentially linked to seasonal shifts in substance use patterns or temporary reductions in enforcement activity. The most unexpected movement came in 'other crime', which tripled (2 to 5), a category that includes minor infractions and unclassified incidents. This spike, while modest in absolute terms, highlights the variability in local policing priorities. Anti-social behaviour remained the second-highest category, 308% above the UK average, a figure that could be exacerbated by the town's high density of short-term accommodation and the challenges of managing transient populations. Burglary fell by 50% (from 12 to 6), due to increased police patrols or the seasonal closure of some properties. The rate of violence and sexual offences (6.3 per 1,000) was 127% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the town's overall elevated crime profile. Residents might find the daily crime count of approximately 10 incidents per day a useful benchmark for local safety awareness.

Llandudno's July 2023 crime rate of 20.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 9.7% increase from June's 18.4 per 1,000. This upward trend aligns with the seasonal peak of tourism and the associated pressures on local infrastructure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 49 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the density of incidents in a relatively small built-up area. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 10 crimes per day, a figure that includes both violent and property-related offences. When scaled to the population of 15,127, this means that over 300 crimes were distributed across a community of under 15,000 residents in a single month. The town's crime rate is not only significantly higher than the UK average but also shows a marked disparity in specific categories. For instance, anti-social behaviour in Llandudno is 308% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the town's compact nature and the concentration of visitors in its core areas. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the need for tailored local strategies, given that the national benchmark does not fully account for Llandudno's unique seasonal dynamics and tourism-driven crime patterns.