Crime Rate in Morfa Tywyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morfa Tywyn

The total recorded crimes in Morfa Tywyn, Gwynedd, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morfa Tywyn crime rate of 38.42 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 Morfa Tywyn, encompassing approximately 546 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Morfa Tywyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bryn Y Mor with total crimes: 3
  • Pendre with total crimes: 2
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Morfa Tywyn?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Morfa Tywyn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 186 crimes compared to 222.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Morfa Tywyn witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

    • In 2023, Morfa Tywyn had fewer crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 189 crimes compared to 200. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Morfa Tywyn witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gwynedd, Morfa Tywyn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Morfa Tywyn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Morfa Tywyn has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 38.42 ranking 16th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Morfa Tywyn crimes were 186. The crime rate of Morfa Tywyn in 2024 was 340.29 (year) or 28.36 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Morfa Tywyn were around 189 crimes with yearly crime rate of 345.77 (year) or 28.81 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morfa Tywyn)CrimesRank (Morfa Tywyn)CrimesRank (Morfa Tywyn)
Canol Bangor98 11,542 11,546 1
Arthog a Llangelynnin30 9720 3564 2
Dyffryn Ardudwy54 2912 2480 4
Dwyrain Bangor48 3456 7495 3
Canol Tref Caernarfon32 8568 4478 5
Bro Dysynni42 4468 6372 10
Cadnant38 5514 5427 7
Gogledd Pwllheli35 6420 8462 6
Peblig35 7412 9331 12
Y Faenol29 10320 13411 8
Llanllyfni20 17326 12410 9
Dewi28 11381 10362 11
Menai25 12330 11310 13
Abermaw23 13279 16127 29
Pen-y-groes22 15307 14276 14
Canol Bethesda22 14207 17241 16
Bowydd a'r Rhiw18 22286 15248 15
De Pwllheli9 41177 21199 17
Llanberis19 19199 18160 22
Bethel a'r Felinheli20 18149 28164 21
Gorllewin Porthmadog15 24197 19179 19
Dwyrain Porthmadog15 26167 24172 20
Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái19 2085 4487 40
Glyder19 21125 34123 31
Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho18 23174 22145 23
Dolbenmaen6 48171 23117 33
Deiniolen12 31118 37145 24
Gerlan9 37148 29143 25
Gogledd Dolgellau13 29162 25125 30
Arllechwedd15 25115 3883 42
Penrhyndeudraeth13 28155 26141 26
Llanystumdwy7 46152 27141 27
Criccieth14 27122 35113 34
Y Bala12 33137 31138 28
Teigl12 32138 30118 32
Yr Eifl12 30126 33106 36
De Dolgellau9 38135 3296 37
Llandderfel10 3429 5928 59
Glaslyn9 40120 36108 35
Llanwnda10 3584 4575 46
Harlech a Llanbedr10 36100 4266 51
Nefyn4 55109 4090 38
Llanrug8 4383 4688 39
Trawsfynydd7 45109 3970 49
Diffwys a Maenofferen9 39101 4182 43
Hendre7 4466 4884 41
Y Groeslon9 4294 4381 44
Pen draw Llŷn4 5658 5278 45
Efailnewydd a Buan4 5251 5574 47
Abererch2 5769 4753 53
Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog6 4754 5454 52
Waunfawr5 5065 5171 48
Llanuwchllyn5 5166 4941 57
Corris a Mawddwy5 4949 5646 56
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd4 5466 5068 50
Penisa'r-waun4 5355 5349 55
Y Bontnewydd1 5840 5751 54
Cwm-y-glo1 5938 5830 58

Morfa Tywyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , 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 (1 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 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
June 20242

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20246
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Morfa Tywyn in May 2025

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

1. Bryn Y Mor (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
2. Pendre (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Morfa Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hendy (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. A493 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Pendre Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Frankwell Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ffordd Alban (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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