Crime Rate in Morfa Tywyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morfa Tywyn

The total recorded crimes in Morfa Tywyn, Gwynedd, UK in February 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morfa Tywyn crime rate of 31.10 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Morfa Tywyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brynheulog with total crimes: 3
  • Pen Morfa with total crimes: 3
  • Bryn Awel Square 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Morfa Tywyn)CrimesRank (Morfa Tywyn)CrimesRank (Morfa Tywyn)
Canol BangorNA NA1,542 11,546 1
Arthog a LlangelynninNA NA720 3564 2
Dyffryn ArdudwyNA NA912 2480 4
Dwyrain BangorNA NA456 7495 3
Canol Tref CaernarfonNA NA568 4478 5
CadnantNA NA514 5427 7
Gogledd PwllheliNA NA420 8462 6
Bro DysynniNA NA468 6372 10
Y FaenolNA NA320 13411 8
LlanllyfniNA NA326 12410 9
PebligNA NA412 9331 12
DewiNA NA381 10362 11
MenaiNA NA330 11310 13
Pen-y-groesNA NA307 14276 14
Bowydd a'r RhiwNA NA286 15248 15
Canol BethesdaNA NA207 17241 16
AbermawNA NA279 16127 29
De PwllheliNA NA177 21199 17
LlanberisNA NA199 18160 22
Gorllewin PorthmadogNA NA197 19179 19
Dwyrain PorthmadogNA NA167 24172 20
Bethel a'r FelinheliNA NA149 28164 21
Llanbedrog gyda MynythoNA NA174 22145 23
DolbenmaenNA NA171 23117 33
DeiniolenNA NA118 37145 24
GerlanNA NA148 29143 25
Gogledd DolgellauNA NA162 25125 30
PenrhyndeudraethNA NA155 26141 26
LlanystumdwyNA NA152 27141 27
Y BalaNA NA137 31138 28
TeiglNA NA138 30118 32
GlyderNA NA125 34123 31
De DolgellauNA NA135 3296 37
Yr EiflNA NA126 33106 36
CricciethNA NA122 35113 34
GlaslynNA NA120 36108 35
NefynNA NA109 4090 38
ArllechweddNA NA115 3883 42
LlanrugNA NA83 4688 39
TrawsfynyddNA NA109 3970 49
Tre-garth a Mynydd LlandygáiNA NA85 4487 40
HendreNA NA66 4884 41
Diffwys a MaenofferenNA NA101 4182 43
Harlech a LlanbedrNA NA100 4266 51
Y GroeslonNA NA94 4381 44
Pen draw LlŷnNA NA58 5278 45
LlanwndaNA NA84 4575 46
Efailnewydd a BuanNA NA51 5574 47
AbererchNA NA69 4753 53
WaunfawrNA NA65 5171 48
LlanuwchllynNA NA66 4941 57
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/LlanelltydNA NA66 5068 50
Morfa Nefyn a ThudweiliogNA NA54 5454 52
Penisa'r-waunNA NA55 5349 55
Y BontnewyddNA NA40 5751 54
Corris a MawddwyNA NA49 5646 56
Cwm-y-gloNA NA38 5830 58
LlandderfelNA NA29 5928 59

Morfa Tywyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 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 October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 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 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 202510
July 20252
June 20252
May 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
September 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20255
November 20253
October 20259
September 20255
August 20256
July 20259
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Morfa Tywyn in February 2026

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

1. Brynheulog (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pen Morfa (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Bryn Awel Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Glan Wendon (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ffordd Alban (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Garreg Lwyd (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Dolgoch Walk (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Faenol Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maes Yr Heli (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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