Crime Rate in Towyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Towyn

The total recorded crimes in Towyn, Conwy, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Towyn crime rate of 102.53 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Towyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Towyn Road with total crimes: 8
  • Peris Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Maes Y Llan with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Towyn has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 102.53 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Conwy)CrimesRank (Conwy)CrimesRank (Conwy)
Gogarth Mostyn116 21,893 11,745 1
Glyn118 11,506 21,199 3
Tudno88 31,305 31,224 2
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr65 51,141 4988 4
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos67 41,081 5929 5
Rhiw42 9701 6717 6
Glyn y Marl55 6688 7690 7
Colwyn51 7535 9534 9
Kinmel Bay44 8671 8550 8
Gele and Llanddulas34 12473 10438 10
Eirias34 11373 13391 12
Llanrwst a Llanddoged21 16375 12390 13
Llysfaen15 19366 14269 16
Penmaenmawr25 14284 16340 15
Mochdre21 15211 18186 18
Craig-y-don15 20250 17266 17
Penrhyn19 17180 20152 19
Bryn17 18161 22134 21
Deganwy9 26182 19130 22
Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw14 21163 21144 20
Pandy10 22109 23126 23
Betws-yn-Rhos10 23102 24119 25
Llansanffraid9 2598 25125 24
Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw10 2491 2673 26
Caerhun5 2764 2967 27
Llansannan3 2881 2763 29
Uwch Aled2 2974 2865 28
Uwch Conwy2 3048 3034 30

Towyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 202419
October 202419
September 202424
August 202446
July 202425
June 202450
May 202430
April 202422

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Towyn in March 2025

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

1. Towyn Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Peris Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Maes Y Llan (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wendover Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bryn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Llys Arthur (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Min-Y-Morfa (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Towyn Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Llys Charles (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Llys Glyndwr (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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