Isle of Anglesey Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences, accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes in September 2025, stand out as an unusual outlier compared to the overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 18.9% below the UK average of 7.4, reflecting a broader trend of lower crime rates in this rural coastal area. The category's 2.8 per 1,000 rate is 9% above the UK average for violence, a divergence that may partly explain the overall rate's deviation from national norms. The breakdown shows that anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) and violence (2.8 per 1,000) dominate, together making up 67.7% of all recorded crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically hold a larger share. September's seasonal context—back to school, university freshers, and shorter evenings—may contribute to higher reports of violent incidents, particularly in areas with student populations. However, property crimes remain low, with shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (34% below the UK average) and burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (64% below the UK average). The area's rural character, combined with its coastal geography, likely influences these patterns, as open spaces and lower population density may reduce opportunities for property-related crimes. This profile suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour are more prominent than theft or burglary, a dynamic consistent with the Isle of Anglesey's demographic and geographic context.

September 2025 saw a 12.6% month-on-month increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 174 to 196 incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average for violence, highlights a shift in crime dynamics compared to August. Concurrently, shoplifting rose sharply by 42.1% (19 to 27), an unusual spike for this category that typically remains below the UK average. The most dramatic change was in theft from the person, which doubled from zero to one incident—a 100% increase. These fluctuations contrast with declines in other categories: drug-related crimes fell 60.0% (15 to 6), and possession of weapons dropped 50.0% (2 to 1). The crime mix shows a notable shift towards violent incidents, with property crimes comprising just 26.3% of total reports compared to 47.2% for violence. This imbalance is particularly striking given the area's low property crime rates, which are 34-75% below UK averages for categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime. Residents may find the 12.6% rise in violence and sexual offences most relevant, as it represents the largest absolute change in the month's data. The sharp increase in violence, coupled with the absence of significant property crime trends, suggests a focus on community-based factors influencing interpersonal conflict during the transition from summer to autumn.

The crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 in September 2025 is nearly identical to August's 6.1, showing a stable trend with a -0.7% change. This consistency suggests that broader systemic factors—rather than short-term fluctuations—shape the area's crime profile. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 14 crimes per day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than the overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 18.9% below the UK average. This lower frequency aligns with the Isle of Anglesey's rural character, where population density and geographic isolation may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. When compared to the UK average, the area's significantly lower property crime rates—particularly shoplifting (34% below) and burglary (64% below)—highlight structural differences in crime prevention or opportunity. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face a 1-in-166 chance of being involved in a reported crime each month, a figure that is 23% lower than the UK average when considering the 1-in-134 exposure rate. These statistics provide context for local residents, illustrating that while violent crime remains a concern, the overall risk of being a victim is lower than in more densely populated regions. The stable month-on-month rate also suggests that efforts to maintain low crime levels have had consistent effects, even as specific categories like violence and sexual offences experienced temporary increases.