Barmouth vs Betws-yn-Rhos — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barmouth

LL42 · Gwynedd

26

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Public order4
  • Other theft3

Betws-yn-Rhos

LL22 · Conwy

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Drugs1
  • Burglary1

Betws-yn-Rhos has less crime — 4 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barmouth recorded substantially more crime than Betws-yn-Rhos in April 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 4, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (9) and Public order (4), while Betws-yn-Rhos has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barmouth or Betws-yn-Rhos safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Betws-yn-Rhos recorded fewer crimes than Barmouth — 4 vs 26 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Betws-yn-Rhos is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Barmouth and Betws-yn-Rhos?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Public order while Betws-yn-Rhos had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Betws-yn-Rhos recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 26).

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