Crime Rate in Nefyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nefyn

The total recorded crimes in Nefyn, Gwynedd, UK in January 2026 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nefyn crime rate of 22.76 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 Nefyn, encompassing approximately 219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Nefyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stryd Y Ffynnon with total crimes: 2
  • Cefn Y Twr with total crimes: 1
  • Tai Lon with total crimes: 1

How safe is Nefyn?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Nefyn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 109 crimes compared to 222.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Nefyn recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

    • In 2023, Nefyn had fewer crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 90 crimes compared to 200. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nefyn recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nefyn Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Nefyn has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 22.76 ranking 45th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Nefyn crimes were 109. The crime rate of Nefyn in 2024 was 496.13 (year) or 41.34 (month) ranking it 40 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nefyn were around 90 crimes with yearly crime rate of 409.65 (year) or 34.14 (month) ranking 38 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Nefyn)CrimesRank (Nefyn)CrimesRank (Nefyn)
Canol Bangor126 11,542 11,546 1
Arthog a Llangelynnin42 5720 3564 2
Dyffryn Ardudwy30 9912 2480 4
Dwyrain Bangor65 2456 7495 3
Gogledd Pwllheli45 3420 8462 6
Canol Tref Caernarfon39 6568 4478 5
Cadnant42 4514 5427 7
Bro Dysynni6 38468 6372 10
Dewi36 7381 10362 11
Y Faenol20 12320 13411 8
Bowydd a'r Rhiw31 8286 15248 15
Llanllyfni7 36326 12410 9
Peblig19 14412 9331 12
Menai23 10330 11310 13
Gorllewin Porthmadog22 11197 19179 19
Dwyrain Porthmadog20 13167 24172 20
Pen-y-groes12 24307 14276 14
Morfa Tywyn18 15186 20189 18
Canol Bethesda15 17207 17241 16
Abermaw14 19279 16127 29
Glaslyn16 16120 36108 35
De Pwllheli6 41177 21199 17
Llanberis8 30199 18160 22
Yr Eifl14 18126 33106 36
Bethel a'r Felinheli14 20149 28164 21
Penrhyndeudraeth13 21155 26141 26
Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho7 37174 22145 23
Y Bala13 22137 31138 28
Dolbenmaen3 53171 23117 33
Teigl13 23138 30118 32
Deiniolen7 32118 37145 24
Gerlan10 28148 29143 25
Gogledd Dolgellau11 26162 25125 30
Arllechwedd12 25115 3883 42
Llanystumdwy4 48152 27141 27
Diffwys a Maenofferen11 27101 4182 43
Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái9 2985 4487 40
Glyder7 34125 34123 31
Penisa'r-waun8 3155 5349 55
De Dolgellau6 40135 3296 37
Abererch7 3369 4753 53
Criccieth2 56122 35113 34
Waunfawr7 3565 5171 48
Llanrug6 4283 4688 39
Trawsfynydd4 47109 3970 49
Cwm-y-glo6 3938 5830 58
Hendre4 4966 4884 41
Harlech a Llanbedr5 44100 4266 51
Y Groeslon4 5194 4381 44
Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog5 4354 5454 52
Pen draw Llŷn1 5758 5278 45
Llanwnda1 5984 4575 46
Corris a Mawddwy4 4649 5646 56
Efailnewydd a Buan4 5051 5574 47
Llanuwchllyn3 5466 4941 57
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd2 5566 5068 50
Llandderfel3 5229 5928 59
Y Bontnewydd1 5840 5751 54

Nefyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In November 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20251
September 20251
May 20251

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20257
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20253
April 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Nefyn in January 2026

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

1. Stryd Y Ffynnon (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cefn Y Twr (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Tai Lon (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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