Isle of Anglesey Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents on the Isle of Anglesey, 5.9 crimes were reported in December 2024 — a rate 16.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering roughly one crime for every 171 residents over the course of the month. The most significant proportion of crimes involved violence and sexual offences (50.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.5%) and public order offences (7.2%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of December, a month marked by dark evenings, Christmas shopping activity, and the potential for empty homes during holiday absences. The prevalence of violent crime may partly explain the higher-than-UK-average rate for this category, though the island’s rural character and lower population density could also contribute to distinct crime dynamics compared to more densely populated areas. Property crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, remained below UK averages — a trend consistent with the area’s lower retail density and fewer urban centres compared to major cities. The overall rate suggests that while the island is not immune to crime, its residents face a lower per-capita risk than the national average, with the exception of violent crime which remains a focal point for local policing efforts.

December 2024 saw an 8.3% increase in burglary cases, rising from 12 to 13 incidents — a small but notable shift. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 53.6% (28 to 13), while anti-social behaviour decreased by 23% (87 to 67), suggesting potential impacts from seasonal changes or local initiatives. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast between local and national trends: violence and sexual offences (3.0 per 1,000) are 17% above the UK average, while public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) are 11% below. This divergence highlights the island’s unique crime profile, where violent crime dominates but property-related offences remain significantly lower than national rates. For residents, the 50.4% share of violent crime in total reports underscores the importance of community safety measures during the festive season, when dark evenings and holiday gatherings may heighten risks. The sharp decline in drug-related crimes could reflect temporary factors, such as reduced social activity during the Christmas period or changes in enforcement priorities.

The crime rate for December 2024 (5.9 per 1,000) marked a 17.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.1 per 1,000, illustrating a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 13 crimes reported each day across the island — a figure that, while not negligible, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 171 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the Isle of Anglesey among the safer areas in the UK. This statistic, when contextualised with the island’s population of 69,097, suggests that while crime is not absent, its frequency is proportionally lower than in more densely populated regions. The comparison to the previous month’s data also highlights the volatility of crime trends, with some categories fluctuating significantly — such as the 53.6% drop in drug-related crimes — while others, like burglary, show minor but measurable increases. These variations may reflect a combination of seasonal factors, local policing efforts, and the transient nature of certain criminal activities during the holiday season.