Llandudno Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Llandudno's crime profile in January 2024 was defined by a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the landscape. At 16.1 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate was 117.6% above the UK average, a disparity that reflects both local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.5% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing anti-social behaviour (22.5%) and shoplifting (13.1%). This violent crime predominance is consistent with Llandudno's role as a coastal resort, where nightlife activity and transient populations may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal offences. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday lull, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall—typically correlates with lower crime volumes, yet the area defied this trend. Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller share of total crimes, was 264% above the UK average, potentially linked to the town's year-round tourist presence and associated social dynamics. Shoplifting, while rising by 39.1% from December, remained below the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000). The data suggests a combination of local geography and seasonal factors, with the area's built-up nature and proximity to major transport links likely amplifying certain crime types. This pattern, while not fully explained by available data, highlights the need for targeted policing strategies in high-risk zones such as the town centre and coastal pathways.

Violent crimes accounted for 45.5% of all reported incidents in January 2024, a stark contrast to property crimes (13.1%) and highlighting a shift in the crime mix. This imbalance is particularly pronounced given that violence and sexual offences in the area were 181% above the UK average, a figure that likely reflects the town's tourism-driven demographics and seasonal patterns. Shoplifting saw a 39.1% increase from December, rising to 32 incidents—a surprising uptick in a month typically marked by reduced retail footfall. Conversely, burglary fell by 58.3%, suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal activity from residential to more public-facing targets. The most dramatic monthly change was theft from the person, which surged by 100% as the single reported incident in January contrasted sharply with the previous month's zero. These shifts, while not fully explained by available data, may partly reflect the post-holiday period's influence on both public and commercial spaces.

Llandudno's crime rate in January 2024 rose to 16.1 per 1,000 residents, a 9.4% increase from December's 14.7. This places the area significantly above the UK average, though the monthly figure alone does not capture the full picture. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects local patterns but cannot be directly compared to national averages due to differing population scales. When viewed through the lens of monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 62 residents, a ratio that underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small built-up area. This density is further amplified by the dominance of violent and anti-social crimes, which together account for nearly 70% of all reported offences. The population context—15,127 residents—means that the rate of 16.1 per 1,000 translates to over 240 crimes in a month, a stark contrast to the UK's broader distribution across larger urban and rural areas.