Crime in Llandudno: statistics, rates and trends

3,245 crimes were recorded in Llandudno in the 12 months to July 2026, 214.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,095 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Llandudno has the 6th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Llandudno was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,342 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,596). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llandudno 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+35%) and public order (+31%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-23%) and vehicle crime (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Llandudno

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llandudno recorded 1,095 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (72.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Llandudno

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llandudno recorded 847 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 26.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Llandudno

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llandudno recorded 429 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Llandudno

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llandudno recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Llandudno

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llandudno recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Llandudno

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llandudno recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Llandudno

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llandudno recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Llandudno

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llandudno recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Llandudno

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llandudno recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Llandudno

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llandudno recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Llandudno

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Llandudno recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Llandudno

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Llandudno recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Llandudno

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Llandudno recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Llandudno

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Llandudno recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Llandudno, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llandudno.

3 areas within Llandudno, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Gogarth Mostyn had the highest rate (267.8 per 1,000) and Craig-y-don the lowest (69.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Llandudno over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llandudno 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.

Llandudno has an estimated population of 15,153. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llandudno sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Llandudno. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.