Holyhead Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Holyhead during May 2024 reveals a pattern heavily skewed toward violent and public order offences, which together account for over 63% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category at 36.9% of total crimes, are 73% above the UK average, suggesting a localised challenge in managing interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour, the second-highest category at 26.3%, is 141% above the UK rate, pointing to potential issues with community cohesion or enforcement in public spaces. These figures align with the seasonal context of May, which typically sees increased outdoor activity and longer evenings, factors that may contribute to higher reports of alcohol-fuelled incidents and disorder. Criminal damage and arson, the third-most common crime, also surged by 80% month-on-month, potentially linked to the area's coastal location and seasonal tourism. While shoplifting is slightly below the UK average, the overall profile indicates a need for targeted interventions in violent and anti-social crime. The data underscores that Holyhead's crime profile is distinct from the UK average, with a marked emphasis on violent and property-related offences that may reflect the town's unique socio-economic and geographic characteristics.

May 2024 saw significant increases in criminal damage and arson (+80%), anti-social behaviour (+61.5%), and shoplifting (+40%) compared to April. These shifts highlight a growing focus on property-related and public order offences, contrasting with declines in other areas, such as a 75% drop in possession of weapons. Violent crimes, which account for 36.9% of total incidents, remain 73% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent challenge in this category. Anti-social behaviour, the second-most common crime, is 141% above the UK rate, indicating a stark local disparity. Shoplifting in Holyhead is 6% below the UK average, a rare exception in an otherwise elevated crime profile. These figures offer residents a clear snapshot of where to focus attention, such as the need for community initiatives to address anti-social behaviour in public spaces.

Holyhead's crime rate in May 2024 rose 14.3% from the previous month's 11.5 per 1,000 to 13.2 per 1,000, marking a notable upward trend. This increase aligns with the area's seasonal context, as May's longer evenings and increased outdoor activity may contribute to higher reports of anti-social behaviour and violence. Locally, residents experienced roughly 5 crimes per day over the month, translating to one reported crime for every 76 residents. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations. Compared to the UK average, Holyhead's overall crime rate remains significantly higher, but the local context—such as the town's coastal location and tourist season—offers a lens through which these figures might be interpreted. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime is concentrated, it does not affect every resident equally, with some areas likely experiencing more frequent incidents than others.