Llandudno Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Llandudno’s crime profile in December 2025, accounting for 36.1% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 16.7 per 1,000 residents, the area records a rate 138.6% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores Llandudno’s unique challenges as a coastal resort town, where seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping, extended dark evenings, and the influx of holidaymakers may contribute to heightened tensions. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting follow closely, reflecting the pressures of a high-traffic retail environment and the transient nature of some populations. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.6 per 1,000, Llandudno’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000 highlights a significant disparity. This aligns with the area’s character as a tourist destination, where commercial activity and seasonal events likely amplify opportunities for certain crimes. The presence of anti-social behaviour at 3.6 per 1,000 — 287% above the UK average — further illustrates the challenges of managing public spaces during peak holiday periods. Shoplifting, at 2.5 per 1,000 (339% above UK levels), may be influenced by the retail density of the town centre and the potential for opportunistic theft during busy shopping times. The seasonal context of December, with its long nights and festive events, appears to create conditions where these crimes are more likely to occur. This data illustrates a town grappling with the dual pressures of tourism and local community dynamics, requiring targeted strategies to address both immediate and long-term crime patterns.

December 2025 saw a 300% surge in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 4 incidents — a sharp increase that may reflect the heightened visibility of bikes during holiday shopping or the movement of transient populations. Burglary also rose by 175%, jumping from 4 to 11 cases, suggesting vulnerabilities in residential areas during the Christmas period when homes may be unoccupied. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 44.9% (from 98 to 54), due to increased police presence or seasonal shifts in community activity. The category of 'Other crime' fell by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), indicating a reduction in unclassified incidents that may have been addressed through improved reporting mechanisms or community engagement. Violence and sexual offences, at 6.0 per 1,000 — 133% above the UK average — remain the most pressing concern, with their dominance likely tied to the area’s nightlife and the pressures of seasonal events. Shoplifting, though still elevated, saw a more modest increase compared to other categories, reflecting the town’s focus on retail security measures. The stark contrast between rising bicycle theft and falling anti-social behaviour highlights the complexity of crime trends in Llandudno, where different factors appear to influence various categories. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions that address both the specific vulnerabilities of the town and the broader seasonal context.

Llandudno’s crime rate in December 2025 fell by 27.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 23.1 to 16.7 per 1,000 residents — a decline that may reflect the natural ebb and flow of seasonal activity. On a daily basis, the town experienced roughly 8 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents and visitors alike. When scaled to the population of 15,127, this translates to one reported crime for every 60 residents over the course of the month, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the month-on-month reduction suggests that local efforts or seasonal factors may have temporarily tempered the upward trajectory. The comparison to the previous month also reveals the volatility of crime patterns in Llandudno, where a 27.8% drop is significant but not necessarily indicative of a long-term trend. The daily crime count, while a useful metric for understanding local conditions, does not provide a direct comparison to national figures, as UK-wide daily data is not available. Residents may find the monthly exposure statistic — 1 in 60 — particularly relevant, as it offers a tangible sense of the risk faced by individuals within the community. This context is crucial for understanding the scale of the challenge, even as the overall rate remains well above the UK average.