Crime Rate in Isle of Anglesey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Isle of Anglesey

The total recorded crimes in Isle of Anglesey, UK in May 2025 are around 466 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Isle of Anglesey crime rate of 6.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Isle of Anglesey, encompassing approximately 68,879 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (214) incidents (18.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (95) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (53) incidents (8.16% increase)
Isle of Anglesey Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Market Street with total crimes: 13
  • Y Bont with total crimes: 12
  • Maes Gwyn with total crimes: 6

Isle of Anglesey Police Info:

North Wales Police

Isle of Anglesey Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Tref Cybi (65 crimes), and the safest, Bro Aberffraw (8 crimes), is 57 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Isle of Anglesey.

Similarly, the area of Holyhead (113 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Newborough (19 crimes), with a difference of 94 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Isle of Anglesey.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Tref Cybi65
Canolbarth Môn56
Lligwy54
Twrcelyn46
Ynys Gybi45

Safest Wards:

Parc a'r Mynydd22
Cefni22
Seiriol13
Bodowyr11
Bro Aberffraw8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Holyhead113
Llangefni78
Amlwch & Llannerch-y-medd56
Bodedern & Rhosneigr46
Rhos-y-bol, Marian-glas & Moelfre41

Safest Areas:

Rhos-y-bol, Marian-glas & Moelfre41
Llain-goch & Valley40
Beaumaris & Benllech38
Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll & Menai Bridge35
Newborough19

Isle of Anglesey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (214 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (95 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (180 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (90 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (177 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (107 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 196 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 107 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 223 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 69 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (255 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (190 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (98 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (205 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (178 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (93 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 175 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 105 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (424 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (238 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 496 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202549
March 202529
February 202523
January 202530
December 202433
November 202437
October 202443
September 202426
August 202435
July 202436
June 2024102

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 206 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 202516
January 202512
December 202413
November 202430
October 202424
September 202411
August 202415
July 202417
June 202444

A total of 355 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202532
March 202520
February 202528
January 202527
December 202422
November 202426
October 202424
September 202435
August 202429
July 202436
June 202452

A total of 392 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202528
March 202531
February 202526
January 202531
December 202430
November 202434
October 202425
September 202430
August 202430
July 202433
June 202474

A total of 124 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202514
February 202519
January 20258
December 20249
November 202415
October 202412
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
November 202411
October 20244
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 167 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202512
February 20258
January 202526
December 202420
November 202412
October 20247
September 20245
August 202411
July 202410
June 202438

A total of 1258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202590
March 2025107
February 2025107
January 202580
December 202469
November 202494
October 202498
September 202482
August 202493
July 2024105
June 2024238

A total of 2573 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 214.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 424 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025214
April 2025180
March 2025177
February 2025196
January 2025156
December 2024223
November 2024255
October 2024190
September 2024205
August 2024178
July 2024175
June 2024424

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20244

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202515
March 20259
February 202510
January 202510
December 202419
November 202421
October 202421
September 202417
August 202434
July 202439
June 202442

High Crime Locations Isle of Anglesey in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Isle of Anglesey postcode area is presented below.

1. Market Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Bicycle theft1
2. Y Bont (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Maes Gwyn (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Lon Llanffinan (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Swn Yr Afon (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6

To know about postcode areas in Isle of Anglesey, visit Isle of Anglesey information

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