Isle of Anglesey Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The Isle of Anglesey’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 23.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safer local authority districts in the UK, a trend that aligns with its rural character and relatively low population density. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.6% of all reported incidents (154 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.3%, 79 cases) and criminal damage and arson (10.0%, 41 cases). These patterns are consistent with the area’s seasonal dynamics, as April’s spring weather and Easter holidays likely drove increased outdoor activity, potentially contributing to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the island’s overall crime profile remains distinct from urban centres, where property crimes and theft from the person are more common. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, with Anglesey’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 reflecting a 14% deficit, a gap that may be explained by the island’s lower population density and fewer opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, is 10% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or community engagement efforts may be effective in mitigating such incidents. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000, 55% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000, 79% below the UK average) further illustrate the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its geographic isolation and limited commercial activity compared to more densely populated regions.

April 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 300% as eight incidents were recorded, compared to two in March. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, highlights a shift in criminal activity that may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased vehicle movement during Easter holidays or changes in outdoor activity. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 34.6%, from 26 to 17 cases, suggesting that targeted policing efforts or seasonal retail patterns may have influenced this decline. Drug-related offences also rose sharply, increasing by 125% from four to nine incidents, a development that could be linked to the Easter period’s social dynamics. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 14.1%, due to improved community engagement or the timing of local events. Anglesey’s shoplifting rate remains 55% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributed to the island’s low population density and limited high-street retail presence compared to urban centres.

The Isle of Anglesey’s crime rate in April 2024 remained 23.4% below the UK average, a consistent trend that underscores its relative safety compared to other regions. While the rate rose slightly by 2.8% from March’s 5.8 per 1,000 to 5.9 per 1,000, this minor increase does not detract from the area’s overall position as one of the safer local authority districts in England and Wales. On a daily basis, 14 crimes were recorded across the island, a figure that, while modest, reflects the sparse population density typical of rural and semi-rural areas. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of risk for local communities. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which, while not explicitly provided, is implied by Anglesey’s consistent underperformance relative to national figures. The population-scaled perspective suggests that residents are less likely to encounter crime than those in more densely populated or urban areas, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a place with relatively low crime prevalence.