Holyhead Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 presented a striking anomaly in Holyhead’s crime profile: violence and sexual offences surged to 44% above the UK average, despite a 27.9% overall drop in crime rates compared to January. This unexpected spike in violent crime, which accounted for 45.8% of all recorded incidents, defied seasonal expectations. The town’s built-up area within the Isle of Anglesey—a coastal location with a mix of residential, tourist, and maritime activity—may partly explain this trend. While winter months typically see lower outdoor activity, the persistence of violent crime suggests other factors, such as the area’s proximity to ferry routes or transient populations. Anti-social behaviour. from January, remained 71% above the UK average, pointing to ongoing challenges in managing community tensions. The UK comparison data further underscores disparities: drugs-related crimes were 90% above the national average, while other theft was 27% below. These divergences reflect Holyhead’s unique profile as a small coastal town with limited retail and nightlife infrastructure but significant maritime and transport connections. The seasonal context of February—marked by reduced daylight and colder temperatures—likely exacerbated vulnerabilities in certain crime categories, though the drop in public order offences and anti-social behaviour hints at temporary mitigations. Overall, the data illustrates a complex picture where local geography and transient demographics intersect with national trends, creating a crime profile that is both distinct and occasionally counterintuitive.

February 2024 saw unexpected shifts in Holyhead’s crime profile. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 45.8% of total crimes—remained 44% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 30% above average for criminal damage and arson. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other crime both rose by 33.3% month-on-month, though these categories remained below UK averages. Public order offences, however, fell by 55.6%, dropping from 9 to 4 cases, marking the most significant decrease. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 31.3%, from 32 to 22 incidents. These changes suggest a combination of factors, including seasonal trends and localized patterns. For residents, the sharp drop in public order crimes may indicate improved community engagement or temporary shifts in activity during the winter months.

Holyhead's crime rate in February 2024 dropped by 27.9% compared to the previous month, falling from 11.0 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February—a winter month with typically lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—suggesting that reduced foot traffic in public spaces may have contributed to the reduction. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 127 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is a local metric without a direct UK comparison, it provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the population. The drop in the overall rate contrasts with the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000.3% above that benchmark. This discrepancy highlights the area’s unique characteristics, such as its role as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity, which may sustain higher rates of certain crimes despite seasonal fluctuations.