Crime Rate in Towyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Towyn

The total recorded crimes in Towyn, Conwy, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Towyn crime rate of 116.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Towyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Towyn Road with total crimes: 10
  • Peris Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • San Remo Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Towyn has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 116.78 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Towyn)CrimesRank (Towyn)CrimesRank (Towyn)
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
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
Betws-yn-Rhos10 21102 24119 25
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

Towyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202524
March 202521
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 202419
October 202419
September 202424
August 202446
July 202425
June 202450
May 202430

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20249
July 20242
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
July 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Towyn in May 2025

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

1. Towyn Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Peris Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. San Remo Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Llys Arthur (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Towyn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Wendover Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Towyn Way East (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Maes Y Llan (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bryn Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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