Crime Rate in Betws-yn-Rhos: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Betws-yn-Rhos

The total recorded crimes in Betws-yn-Rhos, Conwy, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Betws-yn-Rhos crime rate of 454.55 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-yn-Rhos, encompassing approximately 22 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Betws-yn-Rhos Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Maes Yr Haf with total crimes: 2
  • Groes Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Betws-yn-Rhos?

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

  • Relative to Conwy:

    • In 2024, Betws-yn-Rhos demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Conwy average, with 102 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Betws-yn-Rhos recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 28 other areas in the Conwy.

    • In 2023, Betws-yn-Rhos had fewer crimes than the Conwy average, with 119 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Betws-yn-Rhos recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the Conwy.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Betws-yn-Rhos Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Betws-yn-Rhos has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 454.55 ranking 21th out of 28 in the Conwy, UK

In 2024, the total Betws-yn-Rhos crimes were 102. The crime rate of Betws-yn-Rhos in 2024 was 4636.36 (year) or 386.36 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Conwy.

In 2023, the total crimes in Betws-yn-Rhos were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5409.09 (year) or 450.76 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Conwy.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Betws-yn-Rhos)CrimesRank (Betws-yn-Rhos)CrimesRank (Betws-yn-Rhos)
Gogarth Mostyn134 11,893 11,745 1
Tudno98 31,305 31,224 2
Glyn106 21,506 21,199 3
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr62 51,141 4988 4
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos68 41,081 5929 5
Rhiw40 11701 6717 6
Glyn y Marl50 6688 7690 7
Kinmel Bay46 8671 8550 8
Colwyn41 10535 9534 9
Towyn41 9454 11430 11
Gele and Llanddulas26 14473 10438 10
Eirias33 12373 13391 12
Llanrwst a Llanddoged21 15375 12390 13
Penmaenmawr29 13284 16340 15
Llysfaen13 19366 14269 16
Mochdre17 16211 18186 18
Craig-y-don10 22250 17266 17
Bryn15 17161 22134 21
Deganwy14 18182 19130 22
Penrhyn6 24180 20152 19
Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw11 20163 21144 20
Pandy4 28109 23126 23
Uwch Conwy8 2348 3034 30
Llansanffraid4 2698 25125 24
Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw6 2591 2673 26
Caerhun2 3064 2967 27
Llansannan4 2781 2763 29
Uwch Aled3 2974 2865 28

Betws-yn-Rhos Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In November 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Betws-yn-Rhos in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Betws-yn-Rhos postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Maes Yr Haf (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Groes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B5381 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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