Isle of Anglesey Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of the Isle of Anglesey in May 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by the area’s rural character and seasonal rhythms. With a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents—21.4% below the UK average—the area’s overall safety remains a notable feature. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents, yet this category’s rate (2.7 per 1,000) was 5% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, the island’s lower population density and potentially more dispersed communities may contribute to a lower incidence compared to densely populated urban areas. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category (25.6% of total crimes), though its rate (1.7 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 17%, indicating a localised challenge that may be linked to increased socialising during May’s longer evenings and bank holidays. In contrast, property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting were significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (69% below the UK rate) and burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (35% below). This pattern is likely influenced by the island’s rural nature, which may have fewer high-footfall retail areas and less concentrated opportunities for theft compared to urban centres. The seasonal context of May—characterised by extended daylight and public holidays—may have amplified certain types of crime, such as anti-social behaviour, while reducing others, like vehicle crime, which fell by 37.5% compared to April. These dynamics highlight the interplay between geographical factors and temporal influences in shaping the area’s crime profile.

May 2024 saw significant increases in anti-social behaviour (+48.1%), violence and sexual offences (+20.8%), and drugs-related crimes (+33.3%). These shifts contrast with declines in vehicle crime (-37.5%) and public order offences (-21.9%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 40.6% of all crimes, yet this rate was 5% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, however, exceeded the UK average by 17%, with 1.7 per 1,000 residents affected. This divergence may reflect local factors such as increased socialising during May’s longer evenings or the impact of bank holidays on public spaces. Shoplifting rates were 69% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a trend likely influenced by the area’s rural nature, which may have fewer high-traffic retail hubs compared to urban centres.

The crime rate in May 2024 rose 11.8% compared to April 2024, moving from 5.9 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical for May on the Isle of Anglesey, where longer evenings and bank holidays may extend social activity into the night. Daily crime data shows an average of 15 crimes per day in May, a figure that, while localised, reflects the area’s population density and geographical spread. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 151 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the community. With a population of 69,097, this rate underscores the relatively low overall crime burden compared to the UK average, yet highlights pockets of activity that warrant attention. The shift in crime distribution between April and May—particularly the rise in anti-social behaviour and violence—may suggest seasonal pressures on public spaces, though localised factors such as community events or tourism could also play a role.