Isle of Anglesey Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Isle of Anglesey during July 2025, accounting for 45.8% of all reported incidents. At 7.0 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate was 18.6% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. This figure is particularly notable given the area’s status as a coastal and rural district, where factors such as community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to the reduced rates. The dominance of violent crime aligns with the seasonal context of July, a month marked by extended daylight hours, increased tourism, and a proliferation of festivals and outdoor events. These factors may heighten opportunities for incidents involving alcohol-related disputes or public disturbances, though the exact causal links remain speculative. In contrast, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime were significantly below UK averages, with burglary at 63% lower than the national rate. This could be attributed to the area’s rural nature, where homes may be more spread out and less frequented by transient populations. Anti-social behaviour also remained lower than the UK average, suggesting that local policing or community engagement efforts may be playing a role in maintaining order. However, the increase in bicycle theft and possession of weapons highlights areas requiring further attention, particularly as these trends may be linked to the influx of visitors or the activities of local youth during the summer months.

July 2025 saw a 300% increase in bicycle theft, rising from one to four incidents, a spike that may be linked to the area’s tourism activity and outdoor events. Concurrently, possession of weapons also surged by 300%, moving from one to four cases, a change that could reflect heightened awareness or enforcement during peak summer months. In contrast, shoplifting decreased by 40.6%, dropping from 32 to 19 cases, due to reduced retail foot traffic or improved security measures. Violent crimes, which accounted for 45.8% of all incidents, remained 5% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 16% below the UK average, suggesting effective local strategies in managing public conduct. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with seasonal factors likely influencing the rise in certain categories and the fall in others.

The crime rate in July 2025 rose by 14.3% compared to the previous month, increasing from 6.1 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend suggests a shift in local dynamics, though seasonal factors such as extended daylight and increased tourism may play a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 15 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the volume of incidents spread across the 31-day period. When scaled to the population of 69,097, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 144 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average in several categories, the increase in violent crime and the spike in bicycle theft indicate a need for ongoing monitoring. The population context underscores that, despite the rise, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average overall, with the crime rate still 18.6% below the national figure. This suggests that systemic factors, such as community policing efforts or local initiatives, may be contributing to the sustained lower-than-average rates.