Llandudno Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Llandudno’s crime rate of 19.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 126.2% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a figure that translates to a tangible risk for local residents. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.9%) and public order offences (8.0%). These patterns are consistent with Llandudno’s status as a coastal resort town, where tourism and seasonal activity can heighten social interactions and, in turn, the likelihood of disputes or public order issues. The high rate of violence—213% above the UK average—suggests that factors such as increased foot traffic during May’s bank holidays, combined with the town’s proximity to nightlife areas, may contribute to a more volatile environment. Anti-social behaviour, also significantly above the UK average, may be exacerbated by the same seasonal factors, though it remains unclear whether this reflects a genuine increase or simply heightened reporting during peak tourist periods. The relatively low levels of property crime, such as burglary (2.8% above UK average) and shoplifting (56% above UK average), contrast with the violent crime surge, indicating a shift in criminal focus toward personal rather than economic targets. This could be linked to the town’s transient population, including both tourists and seasonal workers, whose presence may temporarily alter crime patterns. While direct links between these trends and specific events, the seasonal context of May—longer evenings, outdoor drinking, and increased socialising—likely plays a role in shaping the area’s crime profile.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft rising 128.6% and bicycle theft and theft from the person both doubling from zero to one and three incidents, respectively. These spikes may reflect heightened activity during May’s extended evenings and bank holidays. The breakdown also reveals that violence and sexual offences—accounting for 46.7% of all crimes—were 213% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 61% above average for burglary and the 56% above average for shoplifting. Vehicle crime and other crime both decreased by 50%, potentially due to seasonal shifts in parking patterns or reduced foot traffic during holidays. For residents, the surge in theft-related crimes underscores the need for vigilance in personal belongings, particularly in public spaces.

Llandudno’s crime rate in May 2024 rose 29.2% from 14.7 to 19.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a notable upward trend. This increase aligns with the seasonal shift in May, when longer evenings and bank holidays may contribute to more outdoor socialising and associated risks. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly nine crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. When scaled to the local context, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 53 residents—a monthly exposure rate that highlights the tangible impact of crime on daily life. While the UK average crime rate remains significantly lower, the localised nature of Llandudno’s challenges suggests that community-specific factors, such as tourism and seasonal activity patterns, play a critical role in shaping crime dynamics.