Crime Rate in Morfa Tywyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morfa Tywyn

The total recorded crimes in Morfa Tywyn, Gwynedd, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morfa Tywyn crime rate of 40.25 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Morfa Tywyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maengwyn Street with total crimes: 4
  • Ffordd Cadfan with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Morfa Tywyn has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 40.25 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morfa Tywyn)CrimesRank (Morfa Tywyn)CrimesRank (Morfa Tywyn)
Canol Bangor130 21,542 11,546 1
Dyffryn Ardudwy156 1912 2480 4
Arthog a Llangelynnin42 4720 3564 2
Dwyrain Bangor53 3456 7495 3
Canol Tref Caernarfon39 6568 4478 5
Cadnant39 5514 5427 7
Gogledd Pwllheli36 7420 8462 6
Bro Dysynni27 12468 6372 10
Y Faenol15 27320 13411 8
Menai34 8330 11310 13
Llanllyfni27 11326 12410 9
Peblig26 16412 9331 12
Canol Bethesda29 9207 17241 16
Dewi18 23381 10362 11
Bethel a'r Felinheli28 10149 28164 21
Glyder27 13125 34123 31
Pen-y-groes12 29307 14276 14
Abermaw27 14279 16127 29
Bowydd a'r Rhiw23 18286 15248 15
Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho26 15174 22145 23
De Pwllheli10 35177 21199 17
Gorllewin Porthmadog25 17197 19179 19
Llanberis9 38199 18160 22
Dwyrain Porthmadog16 26167 24172 20
Penrhyndeudraeth21 20155 26141 26
Harlech a Llanbedr20 21100 4266 51
Dolbenmaen18 22171 23117 33
Deiniolen12 30118 37145 24
Y Bala17 24137 31138 28
Gerlan10 33148 29143 25
Gogledd Dolgellau9 36162 25125 30
Yr Eifl16 25126 33106 36
Llanystumdwy13 28152 27141 27
Teigl9 41138 30118 32
Nefyn11 31109 4090 38
De Dolgellau9 37135 3296 37
Arllechwedd11 32115 3883 42
Criccieth9 39122 35113 34
Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái10 3485 4487 40
Glaslyn8 42120 36108 35
Llanrug2 5583 4688 39
Trawsfynydd4 50109 3970 49
Llanuwchllyn9 4066 4941 57
Hendre3 5366 4884 41
Diffwys a Maenofferen2 54101 4182 43
Y Groeslon8 4394 4381 44
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd7 4466 5068 50
Pen draw Llŷn7 4558 5278 45
Llanwnda4 4984 4575 46
Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog7 4654 5454 52
Efailnewydd a Buan1 5851 5574 47
Abererch1 5669 4753 53
Waunfawr6 4765 5171 48
Y Bontnewydd5 4840 5751 54
Penisa'r-waun3 5155 5349 55
Llandderfel3 5229 5928 59
Corris a Mawddwy1 5749 5646 56
Cwm-y-gloNA NA38 5830 58

Morfa Tywyn 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 9 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20251

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 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

High Crime Locations Morfa Tywyn in July 2025

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

1. Maengwyn Street (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons4
2. Ffordd Cadfan (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
4. A493 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pendre (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Red Lion Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. National Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Swn Y Tonnau (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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