Llandudno Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 100 residents in Llandudno, 1.6 crimes are reported monthly — a rate 97.5% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 8 crimes across the built-up area’s 15,127 residents, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. The area’s status as a coastal resort town likely contributes to patterns seen in the data: 106 incidents of violence and sexual offences (43.8% of total crimes) and 47 reports of anti-social behaviour (19.4%) suggest challenges linked to late-night socialising and seasonal tourism. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may partly explain the spike in violent crime, as outdoor drinking and socialising increase during this period. Other theft (19 cases) and public order offences (18 cases) also reflect the impact of transient populations and high foot traffic in retail and leisure zones. While property crime remains relatively low compared to violent crime, the 16.0 per 1,000 rate underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where alcohol consumption and social gatherings are concentrated. The seasonal context of May — a transitional period between spring and summer — may further amplify these trends through increased visitor numbers and extended daylight hours.

May 2025 saw an 8.0% increase in Llandudno’s overall crime rate compared to April, with the most significant changes in specific categories. Drug-related offences surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 cases — a stark anomaly that may reflect heightened illicit activity during the month’s bank holidays. Other theft also rose sharply, increasing by 137.5% (8 to 19 cases), likely driven by the influx of tourists and the area’s retail presence. Burglary doubled (3 to 6 cases), possibly linked to seasonal property vacances or increased opportunistic crime during May’s extended evenings. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by two-thirds (3 to 1 case), due to seasonal shifts in cycling activity or improved security measures. The breakdown reveals that Llandudno’s violent crime rate (7.0 per 1,000) is 147% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (3.1 per 1,000) is 118% above. Theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) is 33% below the UK average — a contrast that may stem from Llandudno’s lower density of crowded public spaces compared to major urban centres. These fluctuations highlight the need for tailored strategies addressing both transient and resident populations.

Llandudno’s crime rate in May 2025 (16.0 per 1,000) represents an 8.0% increase from April’s 14.8 per 1,000, marking a continued upward trend. On a daily basis, residents face an average of 8 crimes across the 31-day month — a figure that contextualises the risk for individuals living or visiting the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 63 residents, underscoring the scale of exposure in a community of 15,127 people. This monthly aggregate highlights the persistent nature of crime in Llandudno, even as certain categories like bicycle theft (down 66.7%) show signs of mitigation. Comparing these figures to the UK average reveals stark disparities: while theft from the person remains 33% below the national rate, violence and sexual offences are 147% above. These differences reflect the unique character of Llandudno as a coastal resort town, where tourism and seasonal fluctuations create distinct crime dynamics compared to other UK areas. The population-scaled perspective — 1 crime per 63 residents — serves as a reminder that, despite localised improvements in some categories, the overall risk remains significantly higher than the national average.