Llandudno Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 presented a challenging crime profile for Llandudno, with the area's overall crime rate of 14.8 per 1,000 residents placing it 92.2% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends is particularly evident in the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 40.6% of all reported incidents—more than double the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The prevalence of anti-social behaviour (23.7% of total crimes) and public order offences (8.5%) further highlights the strain on local policing resources. While the spring season typically brings increased outdoor activity and tourism to this coastal resort town, the data suggests a more combination of seasonal dynamics and underlying social factors. The Easter period, in particular, may have contributed to the rise in violent crimes, as increased foot traffic in the town centre and surrounding areas could have created opportunities for disorder. This is consistent with Llandudno's character as a tourist destination, where the concentration of businesses, hospitality venues, and transient populations often correlates with higher rates of public order incidents. The sharp increase in burglary (+200%) and robbery (+100%) also raises concerns about targeted criminal activity, linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial properties. While the UK average for burglary is 0.3 per 1,000, Llandudno's rate of 0.2 per 1,000 suggests a lower baseline, making these increases all the more concerning. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations and the transition to warmer weather—may have played a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in high-traffic areas, and to take additional precautions during the Easter period when the town's usual rhythms are disrupted by visitors.

April 2025 saw alarming spikes in burglary (+200%), robbery (+100%), and other crime (+60%) compared to March, with burglary rising from 1 to 3 incidents alone. These increases, coupled with a 34.8% drop in shoplifting, suggest shifting patterns in criminal activity. Violent crimes, at 6.0 per 1,000, were 130% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the 2.3% overall rate increase. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 23.7% of total crimes, was 163% above the UK average, a statistic that could reflect the impact of Easter-related events and increased foot traffic in the town's core. Vehicle crime fell 33.3% from 3 to 2 incidents, a decline that may be linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns and tourism activity.

Llandudno's crime rate in April 2025 rose 2.3% from March's 14.5 per 1,000 to 14.8 per 1,000, marking a slight but notable upward trend. This increase positions the area at 92.2% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a disparity that remains stark despite seasonal fluctuations. Daily crime activity averaged 7 incidents per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the persistent presence of crime in a relatively small built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 in 68 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that, when contextualised against Llandudno's population of 15,127, highlights the uneven distribution of risk across the community. While some categories like burglary and vehicle crime fell below UK averages, the significant overperformance in violent and anti-social crimes suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces and social hubs.