Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL35 · Gwynedd
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL42 · Gwynedd
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Aberdovey has less crime — 11 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Barmouth recorded notably higher crime than Aberdovey in April 2026 — 26 vs 11 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberdovey sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Barmouth has more Other theft (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aberdovey recorded fewer crimes than Barmouth — 11 vs 26 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Aberdovey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberdovey saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Barmouth had more Other theft. Overall, Aberdovey recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 26).