Isle of Anglesey Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents, with 177 cases recorded. This category, while the most common, remained 5% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 25% of total crimes, but stood 19% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for the Isle of Anglesey was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 21.3% lower than the national average of 8.0 per 1,000. This disparity reflects the area’s distinct character, shaped by its coastal and rural landscape, where community-driven interactions may influence certain crime types. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the transition to darker evenings—may have played a role in the prevalence of violent and anti-social incidents. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle theft, were lower than UK averages, with burglary at 69% below the national rate. This could be attributed to the island’s lower population density and the distribution of residential properties, which may reduce opportunities for such crimes. The data also shows that public order and shoplifting offences were 35% and 29% below UK averages, respectively, suggesting that local enforcement efforts or community engagement initiatives may be contributing to these lower rates. However, the rise in drug-related crimes and bicycle theft highlights areas requiring closer attention, particularly as the academic year progresses.

September 2023 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, with one reported incident compared to zero in August, potentially linked to the start of the academic year. Drug-related crimes rose by 40%, from five to seven cases, a shift that may reflect changes in local activity patterns. Conversely, other crime fell by 70%, from 10 to three incidents, and possession of weapons dropped by two-thirds, from six to two. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime trends. Violent crimes, while making up 40.6% of total incidents, remained 5% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 19% above the national rate. This contrast highlights the area’s unique profile, where social interactions in community spaces may contribute to higher anti-social behaviour rates.

The crime rate for September 2023 (6.3 per 1,000 residents) marks a 7.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Daily crime statistics show 15 reported crimes per day across the island, a figure that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the return to school and university term beginnings. Over the course of September, one crime was reported for every 158 residents, a ratio that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, but the daily figure provides a more immediate sense of localised activity. The population context—69,097 residents—highlights how crime distribution remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour show marked deviations from UK averages.