Holyhead Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Holyhead's crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 residents in September 2025 places it 35.1% above the UK average, a disparity that warrants close examination. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 36.9% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 43% above the national average for this category. This pattern aligns with Holyhead's status as a transport hub and tourist destination, where transient populations may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 20.5% of total crimes, also exceeds the UK average by 79%, suggesting challenges in managing public spaces during peak tourist seasons. Shoplifting, which rose sharply to 15 cases (1.2 per 1,000 residents), reflects the influence of retail activity in the area, with the local high street serving as a focal point for such offences. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university terms—may contribute to shifts in criminal activity, though the exact relationship remains to be determined. While property crimes remain relatively low compared to violent crimes, the 97% gap between Holyhead's shoplifting rate and the UK average indicates specific vulnerabilities that require targeted interventions. This data illustrates a community grappling with persistent challenges in public order while managing the pressures of seasonal transitions.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 114.3% increase in shoplifting, rising from 7 to 15 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in other theft, suggests evolving tactics among offenders exploiting retail and commercial areas. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 18.2%, a shift that may reflect the seasonal transition as university freshers returned and evenings grew shorter. Anti-social behaviour remained 79% above the UK average, with 25 incidents reported, highlighting persistent challenges in public spaces. The 57.1% rise in criminal damage and arson to 11 cases indicates potential links to increased alcohol consumption in late summer. Vehicle crime fell 25% below the UK average, a contrast that may be attributed to Holyhead's lower car ownership rates compared to urban centres. These fluctuations underscore the need for adaptive policing strategies as seasonal patterns evolve.

Holyhead's crime rate rose 9.8% from 9.1 to 10.0 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, continuing a trend observed since early 2025. At 4 crimes reported daily, this pace means one resident in 100 experienced a crime over the course of the month. The population-scaled perspective highlights the urgency for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and violence dominate. While daily crime counts provide a snapshot of immediate concern, the monthly exposure figure underscores the cumulative impact on the community. This rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, with 35.1% of the national figure, yet localised factors such as the town's role as a transport hub and seasonal events may partly explain the disparity. The increase in property crimes compared to violent crimes in previous months suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns that warrants further analysis.