Crime Rate in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw

The total recorded crimes in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw, Conwy, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw crime rate of 711.86 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 Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw, encompassing approximately 29 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Wood Bank with total crimes: 3
  • Bro Gower with total crimes: 3

How safe is Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw?

To understand the safety of Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw, we need to analyze Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Conwy:

    • In 2024, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Conwy average, with 163 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 28 other areas in the Conwy.

    • In 2023, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw had fewer crimes than the Conwy average, with 144 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 28 other areas in the Conwy.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Conwy, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 711.86 ranking 17th out of 28 in the Conwy, UK

In 2024, the total Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw crimes were 163. The crime rate of Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw in 2024 was 5525.42 (year) or 460.45 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Conwy.

In 2023, the total crimes in Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4881.36 (year) or 406.78 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Conwy.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw)CrimesRank (Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw)CrimesRank (Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw)
Gogarth Mostyn137 11,893 11,745 1
Tudno100 21,305 31,224 2
Glyn97 31,506 21,199 3
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr82 41,141 4988 4
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos59 61,081 5929 5
Glyn y Marl82 5688 7690 7
Rhiw58 8701 6717 6
Kinmel Bay58 7671 8550 8
Colwyn44 10535 9534 9
Gele and Llanddulas53 9473 10438 10
Towyn43 11454 11430 11
Eirias37 12373 13391 12
Llanrwst a Llanddoged24 15375 12390 13
Mochdre27 13211 18186 18
Llysfaen22 16366 14269 16
Penmaenmawr19 19284 16340 15
Craig-y-don15 21250 17266 17
Llansannan20 1881 2763 29
Penrhyn19 20180 20152 19
Deganwy6 28182 19130 22
Bryn11 24161 22134 21
Pandy14 22109 23126 23
Uwch Aled11 2374 2865 28
Llansanffraid7 2798 25125 24
Betws-yn-Rhos9 25102 24119 25
Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw7 2691 2673 26
Caerhun2 3064 2967 27
Uwch Conwy5 2948 3034 30

Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Wood Bank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Bro Gower (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bwlch Y Maen (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Ffordd Craiglan (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holyhead Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. B5106 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Betws-Y-Coed (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Maes Y Pandy (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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