Crime in Isle of Anglesey: statistics, rates and trends
5,069 crimes were recorded in Isle of Anglesey in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Isle of Anglesey at a glance
- Crime trends in Isle of Anglesey
- Types of crime in Isle of Anglesey
- Home Office recorded 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
- Demographics of Isle of Anglesey
- Questions about crime in Isle of Anglesey
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,124), anti-social behaviour (1,191) and criminal damage and arson (386) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 204th of the 302 districts covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Isle of Anglesey | Wales | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,069 | 306,958 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.4 | 96.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 69,097 | 3,186,581 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Isle of Anglesey peaked in the year to August 2022 (6,365 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (4,851). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,069 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,931 | 71.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,851 | 70.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,609 | 81.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,365 | 92.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,630 | 81.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,689 | 82.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,620 | 81.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,010 | 72.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 525 |
| July 2026 | 494 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (78% below) and shoplifting (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 30 to 38 and shoplifting rose from 218 to 275, while other crime fell from 120 to 92.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,124 | 30.7 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,191 | 17.2 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 386 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 348 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 275 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +26% |
| Other theft | 251 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Burglary | 134 | 1.9 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Drugs | 133 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Other crime | 92 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 1.1 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 0.5 | 1.0 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3,907 crimes, excluding fraud, were recorded by the police in Isle of Anglesey in the year ending March 2026, according to the Home Office's police recorded crime statistics. That is 56.5 per 1,000 residents, lower than the England and Wales rate of 83.2. The total was up 4% on the year ending March 2025 (3,767), against a fall of 2% across England and Wales. Among the 272 districts of England and Wales with a figure for that year, Isle of Anglesey had the 66th lowest rate (the street-level ranking above is among the 302 districts with street-level pages on this site, over the 12 months to August 2026).
Offences recorded in Isle of Anglesey, the year ending March 2026
The largest category was stalking and harassment, with 758 offences (19% of the total). No category with at least 20 offences had a rate a quarter or more above the England and Wales rate. Rates were lowest relative to the national rate for vehicle offences (0.24 times), non-residential burglary (0.41 times) and residential burglary (0.45 times).
The largest rises on the year were in other sexual offences (+40%) and possession of weapons (+40%). The largest falls were in possession of drugs (−30%) and other theft offences (−19%). Robbery of business property and shoplifting are not compared with the year ending March 2025: from April 2025 the Home Office Counting Rules were clarified so that a theft from a shop in which violence is used or threatened against staff or anyone else is recorded as robbery of business property rather than shoplifting (ONS).
| Offence | Offences | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stalking and harassment | 758 | 11.0 | 10.1 | 1.09 | +0% |
| Violence without injury | 741 | 10.7 | 13.2 | 0.81 | +13% |
| Violence with injury | 431 | 6.2 | 8.1 | 0.77 | −5% |
| Criminal damage | 360 | 5.2 | 6.8 | 0.76 | +2% |
| Public order offences | 347 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 0.72 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 269 | 3.9 | 8.1 | 0.48 | – |
| Other theft offences | 236 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 0.52 | −19% |
| Other sexual offences | 160 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.02 | +40% |
| Possession of drugs | 109 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.63 | −30% |
| Miscellaneous crimes against society | 105 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.72 | −6% |
| Vehicle offences | 82 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 0.24 | +34% |
| Residential burglary | 78 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 0.45 | −19% |
| Rape | 60 | 0.87 | 1.2 | 0.72 | +3% |
| Trafficking of drugs | 45 | 0.65 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 42 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.61 | +40% |
| Non-residential burglary | 32 | 0.46 | 1.1 | 0.41 | 0% |
| Arson | 27 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 1.03 | +93% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.23 | 0.85 | 0.27 | +78% |
| Robbery of personal property | 5 | 0.07 | 0.91 | 0.08 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.06 | 1.8 | 0.03 | −43% |
| Robbery of business property | 0 | 0.00 | 0.47 | 0.00 | – |
| Death or serious injury caused by unlawful driving | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.00 | −100% |
| Homicide | 0 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | – |
Recorded crime in Isle of Anglesey since the year ending March 2013
The chart shows police recorded crime per 1,000 residents in each year ending March from 2013 to 2026. Isle of Anglesey's rate was below the England and Wales rate in every one of those 14 years. Changes in how forces record crime move these figures as well as changes in crime (methodology).
| Year ending March | Offences | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,907 | 56.5 | 83.2 |
| 2025 | 3,767 | 54.5 | 84.5 |
| 2024 | 3,876 | 56.1 | 86.2 |
| 2023 | 4,782 | 69.2 | 89.2 |
| 2022 | 5,398 | 78.1 | 85.4 |
| 2021 | 4,391 | 63.5 | 74.1 |
| 2020 | 4,755 | 68.8 | 84.7 |
| 2019 | 4,662 | 67.5 | 84.1 |
| 2018 | 3,911 | 56.6 | 78.2 |
| 2017 | 3,080 | 44.6 | 69.1 |
| 2016 | 2,951 | 42.7 | 62.3 |
| 2015 | 2,687 | 38.9 | 57.1 |
| 2014 | 2,860 | 41.4 | 55.9 |
| 2013 | 2,662 | 38.5 | 56.7 |
Districts in the North Wales Police area, the year ending March 2026
Of the 6 districts in the North Wales Police area with a figure for the year ending March 2026, Isle of Anglesey had the lowest rate.
| District | Offences | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denbighshire | 9,301 | 94.7 | 1.14 |
| Wrexham | 11,482 | 83.1 | 1.00 |
| Conwy | 9,411 | 81.9 | 0.98 |
| Gwynedd | 8,420 | 69.7 | 0.84 |
| Flintshire | 9,893 | 63.5 | 0.76 |
| Isle of Anglesey | 3,907 | 56.5 | 0.68 |
Source: Home Office police recorded crime and outcomes open data tables (released 23 July 2026), gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0. Financial years, excluding fraud; how they differ from the street-level figures: methodology.
Every one of the 8 nearest districts has a higher crime rate than Isle of Anglesey.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Isle of Anglesey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynedd | 10,688 | 88.5 | +21% |
| Conwy | 12,177 | 106.0 | +44% |
| Denbighshire | 10,876 | 110.8 | +51% |
| Flintshire | 11,941 | 76.6 | +4% |
| Wirral | 26,029 | 79.1 | +8% |
| Wrexham | 13,929 | 100.8 | +37% |
| Sefton | 24,393 | 85.2 | +16% |
| Liverpool | 69,301 | 136.2 | +86% |
Of the 30 areas within Isle of Anglesey, Tref Cybi had the highest crime rate (190.9 per 1,000) and Llandegfan the lowest (26.8), 7 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tref Cybi | Neighbourhood | 4,327 | 826 | 190.9 |
| Llangefni | Town | 3,481 | 520 | 149.4 |
| Cefni | Neighbourhood | 1,823 | 234 | 128.4 |
| Holyhead | Town | 12,362 | 1,554 | 125.7 |
| Amlwch | Town | 2,369 | 253 | 106.8 |
| Ynys Gybi | Neighbourhood | 4,990 | 507 | 101.6 |
| Trearddur | Town | 959 | 95 | 99.1 |
| Canolbarth Môn | Neighbourhood | 5,556 | 544 | 97.9 |
| Beaumaris | Town | 1,618 | 132 | 81.6 |
| Parc a'r Mynydd | Neighbourhood | 4,004 | 316 | 78.9 |
| Menai Bridge | Town | 3,076 | 236 | 76.7 |
| Llanfechell | Town | 1,621 | 117 | 72.2 |
| Twrcelyn | Neighbourhood | 7,024 | 466 | 66.3 |
| Aethwy | Neighbourhood | 6,029 | 397 | 65.8 |
| Cemaes | Town | 1,144 | 74 | 64.7 |
| Crigyll | Neighbourhood | 3,847 | 233 | 60.6 |
| Bodowyr | Neighbourhood | 4,046 | 236 | 58.3 |
| Gaerwen | Town | 2,210 | 126 | 57.0 |
| Bro'r Llynnoedd | Neighbourhood | 6,254 | 346 | 55.3 |
| Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll | Town | 2,953 | 161 | 54.5 |
| Talybolion | Neighbourhood | 5,128 | 277 | 54.0 |
| Pentraeth | Town | 1,851 | 96 | 51.9 |
| Llanerchymedd | Town | 1,952 | 96 | 49.2 |
| Bro Aberffraw | Neighbourhood | 3,908 | 189 | 48.4 |
| Bodedern | Town | 1,634 | 76 | 46.5 |
| Seiriol | Neighbourhood | 4,886 | 222 | 45.4 |
| Lligwy | Neighbourhood | 7,275 | 276 | 37.9 |
| Benllech | Town | 1,321 | 40 | 30.3 |
| Llangoed | Town | 1,217 | 35 | 28.8 |
| Llandegfan | Town | 2,051 | 55 | 26.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Isle of Anglesey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (547).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 547 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 202 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 113 |
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Bro Tudur | 88 |
| On or near Market Street | 83 |
| On or near A5153 | 63 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 53 |
| On or near Market Square | 49 |
| On or near Tai'R Felin | 49 |
Of the 3,878 crimes in Isle of Anglesey with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,191 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,666 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 729 | 18.8% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 636 | 16.4% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 206 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 204 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 140 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 113 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 81 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 65 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Isle of Anglesey has an estimated population of 69,097 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (27%, against 19%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Isle of Anglesey average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Isle of Anglesey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 3.3% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Isle of Anglesey a safe place to live?
Isle of Anglesey recorded 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 204th of the 302 districts on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Isle of Anglesey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,191).
Is crime in Isle of Anglesey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Isle of Anglesey was up 3% on the year before: 5,069 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,931 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Isle of Anglesey?
About 69,097 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Isle of Anglesey?
Isle of Anglesey is policed by North Wales.
How many crimes did the police record in Isle of Anglesey in the year ending March 2026?
3,907 crimes, excluding fraud, in the Home Office's police recorded crime statistics: 56.5 per 1,000 residents, against 83.2 across England and Wales. In the year ending March 2025 the figure was 3,767.
Which offences are more common in Isle of Anglesey than across England and Wales?
None: no category with at least 20 offences had a rate a quarter or more above the England and Wales rate in the year ending March 2026. The largest category was stalking and harassment (758).
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.