Isle of Anglesey Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The Isle of Anglesey’s crime profile in April 2025 reveals a mixed picture of stability and change. With a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a 23.4% gap that underscores its relative safety compared to the national context. The largest share of recorded crimes—42%—were violence and sexual offences, a category that saw a 4% reduction compared to the UK average. This may reflect the area’s rural character, where community policing and limited urban density could contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 20% of all crimes, with a 10% deficit relative to the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be tempering such incidents. However, criminal damage and arson stood out as a notable exception, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—23% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy could be linked to seasonal factors, such as the Easter period, which often brings increased outdoor activity and potential neglect of rural properties. The rise in this category, coupled with the isolated spike in robbery, highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime remained well below UK averages, with shoplifting at 70% below and vehicle crime at 74% below. These trends may be influenced by the island’s lower retail density and limited urban centres, which reduce opportunities for such crimes. Overall, the data illustrates a balance between the area’s inherent advantages—such as its rural setting and community-focused policing—and the challenges posed by seasonal fluctuations and localized vulnerabilities.

April 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with robbery increasing by 100% compared to March, rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though isolated, highlights vulnerabilities in areas with limited surveillance or high-value targets. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 81.5%, jumping from 27 to 49 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, where Anglesey’s rate was 0.7 per 1,000, 23% above. This anomaly may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activities during Easter or property neglect in rural areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 16.5%, decreasing from 97 to 81 incidents, a decline consistent with the UK trend, which saw Anglesey’s rate 10% below the national average. Shoplifting also dropped significantly, with a 66.7% decrease from 9 to 15 incidents, despite the category being 70% below the UK average. These shifts underscore the combination of local and national influences on crime patterns, with some categories aligning closely with broader trends while others diverge sharply. The decrease in drugs-related crimes by 22.2% (9 to 7 incidents) suggests potential success in local drug enforcement efforts or a temporary reduction in supply during the Easter period.

The Isle of Anglesey’s crime rate in April 2025 rose slightly to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 9.7% increase from the previous month’s 5.3. This shift, though modest, suggests a seasonal fluctuation typical of spring, when increased outdoor activity may contribute to higher visibility of certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 14 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 171 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, illustrating that while the overall rate remains below the UK average, the pace of crime has accelerated compared to March. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the island’s crime profile is distinct: with a total population of 69,097, the 405 recorded crimes represent a manageable proportion of the community, though the rise in specific categories like criminal damage and arson warrants attention. These figures, when considered alongside the island’s rural character and seasonal dynamics, offer a nuanced view of local crime trends. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the community’s resilience, though the upward trend in certain crime types highlights areas for targeted intervention.