Llandudno Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Llandudno, 17.8 crimes were reported in May 2023—over 122% higher than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s unique challenges, shaped by its coastal character and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.7% of all crimes, with 96 incidents recorded, a rate 130% above the national average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 29.4% of the total, at 291% above the UK figure. These patterns are consistent with Llandudno’s role as a tourist destination and seaside town, where public spaces and extended evenings in May—marked by bank holidays—may amplify social interactions and associated risks. Shoplifting, though down 50% from April, remained 206% above the UK average, likely tied to the town’s retail presence and high foot traffic. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and bicycle theft, while rising, remained below national rates, suggesting that the area’s compact, walkable layout and limited parking infrastructure may deter certain types of property crime. As May’s longer evenings and outdoor drinking culture take hold, the interplay between tourism, local demographics, and seasonal activity appears to drive the area’s crime profile, with violent and disorderly offences dominating over property-related crimes.

May 2023 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+200%), bicycle theft (+100%), and robbery (+100%) compared to April, though these remain relatively low in absolute terms. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 50% and criminal damage and arson fell by 51.7%, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained 130% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 291% higher, a stark contrast to the national rate. Vehicle crime—though rising—remained 56% below the UK average, a divergence that may reflect Llandudno’s coastal location and lower density of car-centric infrastructure. These shifts highlight the area’s unique crime dynamics, where public order and interpersonal offences dominate despite efforts to curb property-related crimes.

Llandudno's crime rate in May 2023 (17.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 17.5% decline from the previous month’s 21.6 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a seasonal shift as May transitions into summer, potentially reducing the frequency of indoor crimes linked to colder weather. Locally, the monthly average translates to roughly 9 crimes reported each day, highlighting the persistent need for community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 56 residents, a figure that contextualises risk on a personal scale. While the overall rate remains elevated, the drop from April suggests a possible stabilisation in patterns, though the town’s crime profile continues to diverge sharply from national trends. The population-scaled perspective underscores that residents face a higher-than-average exposure to crime, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour, which remain high relative to the UK.