Llandudno Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 15,127, Llandudno recorded 256 crimes in June 2024, translating to 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 106.1% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.7% of all reported incidents (99 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.2%, 62 cases) and criminal damage and arson (10.2%, 26 cases). These figures align with Llandudno's identity as a coastal resort town, where seasonal tourism patterns and high foot traffic in public spaces may contribute to elevated rates of disorderly conduct and interpersonal conflict. June marks the start of the summer season, a period typically associated with increased social activity and visitor numbers, which may partially explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The data also shows a stark contrast with UK averages for specific categories: violence and sexual offences are 136% above the national rate, while burglary and vehicle crime are lower (33% and 56% below UK averages respectively). This suggests that while Llandudno faces unique challenges in managing public safety, certain crime prevention strategies—such as those targeting property crime—may be more effective than others. The seasonal context of June, with its long daylight hours and the onset of tourist season, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though direct causation cannot be definitively established without further analysis.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and other crime increasing by 150% (from 2 to 5 cases). These rises, though relatively small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity in specific areas such as parking zones or public transport hubs, which are common in tourist destinations. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 case), and burglary dropped by 62.5% (from 8 to 3 cases), indicating potential improvements in targeted prevention efforts or seasonal variations in criminal opportunity. The breakdown of crime types reveals a marked imbalance compared to the UK average: violence and sexual offences are 136% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 193% above. This stark deviation underscores the need for tailored interventions in high-risk areas, such as the town centre or popular beachfront locations. The rate of vehicle crime (1.2 per 1,000) is 56% below the UK average, suggesting that measures like secure parking facilities or increased patrols in key areas may be yielding positive results. For residents, the most immediate insight is the dominance of violence and sexual offences—nearly 40% of all crimes—which may prompt consideration of safety measures such as avoiding isolated areas during evening hours or supporting local initiatives aimed at reducing conflict in public spaces.

Llandudno's crime rate in June 2024 (16.9 per 1,000) was 10.8% lower than the previous month's rate of 19.0 per 1,000, indicating a modest decline over the short term. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 9 crimes per day in June, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregate monthly totals. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 59 residents over the course of the month—a rate that, while lower than the previous month, remains significantly higher than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Llandudno's residents face a crime risk approximately twice that of the average UK citizen, with the most pronounced disparities in categories like violence and sexual offences. This comparison highlights the need for context-specific strategies, as national crime reduction initiatives may not directly apply to a coastal town with distinct social dynamics. For example, the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.4 per 1,000, but in Llandudno it stands at 4.1 per 1,000—a 193% increase—which may reflect the pressures of managing a high-traffic tourist area. While the monthly decline is encouraging, the absolute numbers remain a concern, particularly for those living in or visiting the area during peak summer months.