Crime Rate in Towyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Towyn

The total recorded crimes in Towyn, Conwy, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Towyn crime rate of 122.47 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 Towyn, encompassing approximately 351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Towyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llys Nant with total crimes: 7
  • Towyn Road with total crimes: 7
  • Peris Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Towyn?

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

  • Relative to Conwy:

    • In 2024, Towyn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Conwy average, with 454 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Towyn witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 28 other areas in the Conwy.

    • In 2023, Towyn had fewer crimes than the Conwy average, with 430 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Towyn witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 28 other areas in the Conwy.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Conwy, Towyn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Towyn Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Towyn has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 122.47 ranking 11th out of 28 in the Conwy, UK

In 2024, the total Towyn crimes were 454. The crime rate of Towyn in 2024 was 1293.08 (year) or 107.76 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Conwy.

In 2023, the total crimes in Towyn were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1224.72 (year) or 102.06 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Conwy.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Towyn)CrimesRank (Towyn)CrimesRank (Towyn)
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
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
Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw21 17163 21144 20
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

Towyn 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Robbery (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
August 20243

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202522
May 202523
April 202524
March 202521
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 202419
October 202419
September 202424
August 202446

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20259
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20249

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Towyn in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Towyn postcode area is presented below.

1. Llys Nant (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Towyn Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Peris Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bryn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Llys Arthur (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Llys Tudor (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Brook Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bryn Teg (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Meadow Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Maes Y Llan (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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