Isle of Anglesey Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a notable shift in the Isle of Anglesey’s crime profile, with drug-related crimes surging by 185.7% to become a significant concern despite the overall crime rate remaining 17.2% below the UK average. The area’s total crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents highlights a generally safer environment compared to the national average, but the disproportionate rise in drug-related incidents challenges this trend. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.6% of all crimes, a figure far exceeding the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000 (2.5 per 1,000 locally), suggesting a combination of local factors that may include seasonal influences or community-specific dynamics. Anti-social behaviour also remained elevated, 43% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s rural character and the limited availability of alternative recreational or social spaces. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may have contributed to the concentration of violent and anti-social incidents in indoor or community hubs. However, the sharp decline in shoplifting (48% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (71% below) points to effective local measures or natural deterrents, related to the area’s low population density and limited commercial centres. These findings underscore the need for a nuanced understanding of the Isle of Anglesey’s crime profile, where national trends may not always align with local realities due to the area’s unique geography and demographics.

February 2026 witnessed a dramatic 185.7% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 7 to 20 incidents. This spike is the most striking anomaly in the month’s data and contrasts sharply with the overall 3.5% decline in the area’s crime rate. Robbery also doubled, with one incident reported after none in January, though this remains a small number in absolute terms. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained high, 43% above the UK average, and violent crimes accounted for nearly half of all incidents, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average. The sharp decline in ‘other crime’ by 72.7%—from 11 to 3—suggests possible improvements in addressing minor incidents or a temporary shift in reporting patterns. For residents, the surge in drug-related crimes may warrant awareness of local drug use trends, though the overall picture remains one of relatively low crime compared to national averages.

The crime rate in February 2026 dropped by 3.5% compared to the previous month, falling to 5.3 per 1,000 residents from 5.5 per 1,000. This small decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in the Isle of Anglesey, where winter months often see a lull in outdoor activity and associated crimes. Daily crime figures show 13 reported incidents per day, a rate consistent with the area’s rural character and lower population density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local communities. While this figure is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, it reflects the unique demographic and geographic factors of the Isle of Anglesey, which has fewer high-density urban areas compared to larger cities. The population-scaled perspective underscores that crime remains relatively rare here, but targeted areas—such as those with higher foot traffic or transient populations—may see more concentrated incidents.