Crime in Isle of Anglesey: statistics, rates and trends
5,028 crimes were recorded in Isle of Anglesey in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Isle of Anglesey at a glance
- Crime trends in Isle of Anglesey
- Types of crime in Isle of Anglesey
- Isle of Anglesey compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Isle of Anglesey
- Streets with the most crime in Isle of Anglesey
- What happened after crimes were reported in Isle of Anglesey
- Population and deprivation in Isle of Anglesey
- Questions about crime in Isle of Anglesey
- About this data
5,028 crimes were recorded in Isle of Anglesey in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,119 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Isle of Anglesey has the 209th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Isle of Anglesey | Wales | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,028 | 304,944 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 95.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 69,097 | 3,186,581 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Isle of Anglesey was highest in the year to July 2022 (6,280 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (4,912). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 5,028 | 72.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,919 | 71.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,912 | 71.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,745 | 83.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 6,280 | 90.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,605 | 81.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,744 | 83.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,466 | 79.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,134 | 74.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 560 |
| June 2026 | 410 |
| May 2026 | 466 |
| April 2026 | 455 |
| March 2026 | 442 |
| February 2026 | 365 |
| January 2026 | 378 |
| December 2025 | 333 |
| November 2025 | 376 |
| October 2025 | 410 |
| September 2025 | 415 |
| August 2025 | 418 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Isle of Anglesey over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+27%) and shoplifting (+19%). The largest falls were in other theft (-22%) and other crime (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,119 | 30.7 | 0.90 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,178 | 17.0 | 1.11 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 382 | 5.5 | 0.82 | -2% |
| Public order | 341 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 277 | 4.0 | 0.48 | +19% |
| Other theft | 231 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -22% |
| Drugs | 141 | 2.0 | 0.62 | -5% |
| Burglary | 127 | 1.8 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Other crime | 95 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 0.5 | 0.57 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +27% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.0 | 0.02 | -78% |
Violence and sexual offences in Isle of Anglesey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Isle of Anglesey recorded 2,119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Isle of Anglesey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Isle of Anglesey recorded 1,178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Isle of Anglesey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Isle of Anglesey recorded 382 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Isle of Anglesey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Isle of Anglesey recorded 341 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Isle of Anglesey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Isle of Anglesey recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Isle of Anglesey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Isle of Anglesey recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Isle of Anglesey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Isle of Anglesey recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Isle of Anglesey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Isle of Anglesey recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Isle of Anglesey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Isle of Anglesey recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Isle of Anglesey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Isle of Anglesey recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Isle of Anglesey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Isle of Anglesey recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Isle of Anglesey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Isle of Anglesey recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Isle of Anglesey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Isle of Anglesey recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Isle of Anglesey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Isle of Anglesey recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the districts closest to Isle of Anglesey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Isle of Anglesey.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Isle of Anglesey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynedd | 10,616 | 87.9 | +21% |
| Conwy | 12,295 | 107.0 | +47% |
| Denbighshire | 11,075 | 112.8 | +55% |
| Flintshire | 12,032 | 77.2 | +6% |
| Wirral | 26,231 | 79.8 | +10% |
| Wrexham | 13,987 | 101.2 | +39% |
| Sefton | 24,388 | 85.2 | +17% |
| Liverpool | 69,358 | 136.3 | +87% |
30 areas within Isle of Anglesey, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tref Cybi had the highest rate (182.8 per 1,000) and Llandegfan the lowest (27.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tref Cybi | Neighbourhood | 4,327 | 791 | 182.8 |
| Llangefni | Town | 3,481 | 521 | 149.7 |
| Cefni | Neighbourhood | 1,823 | 235 | 128.9 |
| Holyhead | Town | 12,362 | 1,530 | 123.8 |
| Amlwch | Town | 2,369 | 251 | 106.0 |
| Ynys Gybi | Neighbourhood | 4,990 | 525 | 105.2 |
| Trearddur | Town | 959 | 99 | 103.2 |
| Canolbarth Môn | Neighbourhood | 5,556 | 551 | 99.2 |
| Beaumaris | Town | 1,618 | 132 | 81.6 |
| Parc a'r Mynydd | Neighbourhood | 4,004 | 313 | 78.2 |
| Menai Bridge | Town | 3,076 | 238 | 77.4 |
| Llanfechell | Town | 1,621 | 115 | 70.9 |
| Cemaes | Town | 1,144 | 78 | 68.2 |
| Twrcelyn | Neighbourhood | 7,024 | 467 | 66.5 |
| Aethwy | Neighbourhood | 6,029 | 390 | 64.7 |
| Gaerwen | Town | 2,210 | 133 | 60.2 |
| Bodowyr | Neighbourhood | 4,046 | 242 | 59.8 |
| Pentraeth | Town | 1,851 | 104 | 56.2 |
| Crigyll | Neighbourhood | 3,847 | 215 | 55.9 |
| Bro'r Llynnoedd | Neighbourhood | 6,254 | 344 | 55.0 |
| Talybolion | Neighbourhood | 5,128 | 277 | 54.0 |
| Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll | Town | 2,953 | 152 | 51.5 |
| Bro Aberffraw | Neighbourhood | 3,908 | 188 | 48.1 |
| Llanerchymedd | Town | 1,952 | 93 | 47.6 |
| Bodedern | Town | 1,634 | 75 | 45.9 |
| Seiriol | Neighbourhood | 4,886 | 223 | 45.6 |
| Lligwy | Neighbourhood | 7,275 | 267 | 36.7 |
| Benllech | Town | 1,321 | 38 | 28.8 |
| Llangoed | Town | 1,217 | 34 | 27.9 |
| Llandegfan | Town | 2,051 | 57 | 27.8 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Isle of Anglesey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 524 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 209 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 118 |
| On or near Supermarket | 109 |
| On or near Bro Tudur | 86 |
| On or near Market Street | 80 |
| On or near A5153 | 60 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 53 |
| On or near Tai'R Felin | 49 |
| On or near Market Square | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Isle of Anglesey over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,711 | 34.0% |
| Not recorded | 1,178 | 23.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 674 | 13.4% |
| Under investigation | 594 | 11.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 224 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 214 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 130 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 117 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 81 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 67 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.3% |
Isle of Anglesey has an estimated population of 69,097. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Isle of Anglesey sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Isle of Anglesey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 3.3% |
Is Isle of Anglesey a safe place to live?
Isle of Anglesey recorded 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Isle of Anglesey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,178).
Is crime in Isle of Anglesey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Isle of Anglesey was up 2% on the year before: 5,028 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,919 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Isle of Anglesey?
Isle of Anglesey is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Isle of Anglesey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.