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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Morfa Tywyn) | Crimes | Rank (Morfa Tywyn) | Crimes | Rank (Morfa Tywyn) | |
| Canol Bangor | NA | NA | 1,542 | 1 | 1,546 | 1 |
| Arthog a Llangelynnin | NA | NA | 720 | 3 | 564 | 2 |
| Dyffryn Ardudwy | NA | NA | 912 | 2 | 480 | 4 |
| Dwyrain Bangor | NA | NA | 456 | 7 | 495 | 3 |
| Canol Tref Caernarfon | NA | NA | 568 | 4 | 478 | 5 |
| Cadnant | NA | NA | 514 | 5 | 427 | 7 |
| Gogledd Pwllheli | NA | NA | 420 | 8 | 462 | 6 |
| Bro Dysynni | NA | NA | 468 | 6 | 372 | 10 |
| Y Faenol | NA | NA | 320 | 13 | 411 | 8 |
| Llanllyfni | NA | NA | 326 | 12 | 410 | 9 |
| Peblig | NA | NA | 412 | 9 | 331 | 12 |
| Dewi | NA | NA | 381 | 10 | 362 | 11 |
| Menai | NA | NA | 330 | 11 | 310 | 13 |
| Pen-y-groes | NA | NA | 307 | 14 | 276 | 14 |
| Bowydd a'r Rhiw | NA | NA | 286 | 15 | 248 | 15 |
| Canol Bethesda | NA | NA | 207 | 17 | 241 | 16 |
| Abermaw | NA | NA | 279 | 16 | 127 | 29 |
| De Pwllheli | NA | NA | 177 | 21 | 199 | 17 |
| Llanberis | NA | NA | 199 | 18 | 160 | 22 |
| Gorllewin Porthmadog | NA | NA | 197 | 19 | 179 | 19 |
| Dwyrain Porthmadog | NA | NA | 167 | 24 | 172 | 20 |
| Bethel a'r Felinheli | NA | NA | 149 | 28 | 164 | 21 |
| Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho | NA | NA | 174 | 22 | 145 | 23 |
| Dolbenmaen | NA | NA | 171 | 23 | 117 | 33 |
| Deiniolen | NA | NA | 118 | 37 | 145 | 24 |
| Gerlan | NA | NA | 148 | 29 | 143 | 25 |
| Gogledd Dolgellau | NA | NA | 162 | 25 | 125 | 30 |
| Penrhyndeudraeth | NA | NA | 155 | 26 | 141 | 26 |
| Llanystumdwy | NA | NA | 152 | 27 | 141 | 27 |
| Y Bala | NA | NA | 137 | 31 | 138 | 28 |
| Teigl | NA | NA | 138 | 30 | 118 | 32 |
| Glyder | NA | NA | 125 | 34 | 123 | 31 |
| De Dolgellau | NA | NA | 135 | 32 | 96 | 37 |
| Yr Eifl | NA | NA | 126 | 33 | 106 | 36 |
| Criccieth | NA | NA | 122 | 35 | 113 | 34 |
| Glaslyn | NA | NA | 120 | 36 | 108 | 35 |
| Nefyn | NA | NA | 109 | 40 | 90 | 38 |
| Arllechwedd | NA | NA | 115 | 38 | 83 | 42 |
| Llanrug | NA | NA | 83 | 46 | 88 | 39 |
| Trawsfynydd | NA | NA | 109 | 39 | 70 | 49 |
| Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái | NA | NA | 85 | 44 | 87 | 40 |
| Hendre | NA | NA | 66 | 48 | 84 | 41 |
| Diffwys a Maenofferen | NA | NA | 101 | 41 | 82 | 43 |
| Harlech a Llanbedr | NA | NA | 100 | 42 | 66 | 51 |
| Y Groeslon | NA | NA | 94 | 43 | 81 | 44 |
| Pen draw Llŷn | NA | NA | 58 | 52 | 78 | 45 |
| Llanwnda | NA | NA | 84 | 45 | 75 | 46 |
| Efailnewydd a Buan | NA | NA | 51 | 55 | 74 | 47 |
| Abererch | NA | NA | 69 | 47 | 53 | 53 |
| Waunfawr | NA | NA | 65 | 51 | 71 | 48 |
| Llanuwchllyn | NA | NA | 66 | 49 | 41 | 57 |
| Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd | NA | NA | 66 | 50 | 68 | 50 |
| Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog | NA | NA | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 |
| Penisa'r-waun | NA | NA | 55 | 53 | 49 | 55 |
| Y Bontnewydd | NA | NA | 40 | 57 | 51 | 54 |
| Corris a Mawddwy | NA | NA | 49 | 56 | 46 | 56 |
| Cwm-y-glo | NA | NA | 38 | 58 | 30 | 58 |
| Llandderfel | NA | NA | 29 | 59 | 28 | 59 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Morfa Tywyn postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |