Isle of Anglesey Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in the Isle of Anglesey, 4.8 crimes were reported in December 2025—a figure that places the area 31.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate suggests that residents face a reduced per-capita risk compared to the national picture, though the local profile of crime differs significantly. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 40.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and criminal damage and arson (7.2%). These patterns align with the area’s characteristics: a largely rural district with a mix of coastal and inland communities, where seasonal factors such as dark evenings, holiday-related absences, and festive shopping may influence crime dynamics. The prominence of violence and sexual offences could reflect the challenges of small-town environments, where social tensions may escalate during the winter months. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of property crime—such as burglary and vehicle theft—suggests that local infrastructure, including secure housing and limited high-traffic commercial zones, may contribute to this trend. However, the seasonal context of December—marked by shorter days, colder weather, and the Christmas shopping peak—may also have influenced the types of crimes reported, with increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour in public spaces and heightened risks for property crime in unoccupied homes. The data invites a nuanced understanding of how geographic and seasonal factors intersect to shape crime patterns in this area.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with robbery and vehicle crime both doubling compared to November, rising from 0 to 1 and 4 to 8 respectively. These increases may be linked to the holiday season, where increased foot traffic in retail areas could create opportunities for opportunistic theft, while the colder weather might drive vehicle-related crimes in less-traveled parts of the island. Conversely, other crime categories experienced significant declines: other crime fell by 73.3% (15 to 4), and bicycle theft dropped by 66.7% (3 to 1), likely reflecting reduced outdoor activity during the winter. The breakdown of crime types also reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: violence and sexual offences in the Isle of Anglesey are 26% below the national rate, due to community cohesion or effective local policing. However, anti-social behaviour is 18% above the UK average, suggesting that the area’s rural and semi-rural nature—where close-knit communities may struggle to manage disputes discreetly—could contribute to this discrepancy. The sharp rise in shoplifting (+28.6%) also highlights the impact of the Christmas shopping rush, as retailers may see increased pressure on staff and security measures.

The crime rate in December 2025 (4.8 per 1,000) marks an 11.4% decrease from November’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend that may be tied to the season’s end or the implementation of targeted crime prevention measures. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 11 crimes per day in December, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualized by the island’s population of 69,097 residents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 207 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relative safety of the Isle of Anglesey, even as specific crime types such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting remain elevated. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the area’s unique crime profile: while violent crime is lower, property-related offences like vehicle crime are 73% below the national rate, possibly due to the island’s sparse population and limited urban centers. These figures offer a tangible perspective for residents, illustrating that while crime is not absent, the local context—shaped by geography, seasonality, and community dynamics—means the risk is distributed differently than in more densely populated regions.