Llandudno Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 presented an unexpected spike in vehicle crime for Llandudno, a coastal resort in Conwy, marking a 133.3% increase from June's figures and becoming the most surprising development in the area's monthly crime profile. This anomaly contrasts with the broader trend of elevated crime rates, which stood at 18.2 per 1,000 residents — 116.7% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The data reveals a persistent dominance of violent offences, with 106 incidents (38.6% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (67 cases, 24.4% of total) forming the core of the area's crime picture. These figures are 146% and 203% above UK averages respectively, highlighting challenges in managing public order during peak tourist season. Shoplifting (24 cases, 8.7% of total) also remained significantly above the national average (135% higher), likely driven by high foot traffic in retail zones. The seasonal context of July — with schools closed, festivals, and extended daylight hours — may have contributed to these patterns, though the sharp rise in vehicle crime defies typical summer crime trends in coastal areas. The area's crime profile, while showing resilience in burglary (3% below UK average), underscores the need for targeted interventions in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which could be exacerbated by the transient nature of tourist populations and the pressures of managing a high-traffic built-up area.

Vehicle crime in July 2024 surged by 133.3% (3 to 7 incidents), an anomaly in a coastal resort typically associated with lower vehicle-related crime. This spike may reflect increased unsecured car parks near tourist attractions or temporary changes in parking enforcement during summer festivals. Meanwhile, other theft rose by 100% (9 to 18), likely driven by higher foot traffic in retail areas during peak season. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 50% (2 to 1), possibly due to improved cycle storage at beachfront locations. The area's violent crime rate (7.0 per 1,000) was 146% above the UK average, a stark contrast to burglary, which was 3% below the national average (0.3 vs 0.3 per 1,000). These divergent trends highlight the combination of tourism-driven property crime and persistent issues in violent offences, with anti-social behaviour (4.4 per 1,000) also 203% above the UK rate, suggesting challenges in managing public spaces during the summer peak.

Llandudno's crime rate in July 2024 (18.2 per 1,000) marked a 7.4% increase from June's 16.9 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained upward trend. This rise occurred despite the summer months typically seeing lower crime rates in tourist areas, suggesting potential disruptions to usual seasonal patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 9 crimes per day in July, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 55 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 15,127 people, though it remains below the UK average for daily crime density in comparable coastal towns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is elevated, the absolute number of incidents may be influenced by Llandudno's compact built-up area and high seasonal visitor numbers, which could amplify local pressures on policing resources.