Barmouth vs Betws-yn-Rhos — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Barmouth

LL42 · Gwynedd

25

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Criminal damage & arson3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Betws-yn-Rhos

LL22 · Conwy

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Betws-yn-Rhos has less crime — 3 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Barmouth recorded substantially more crime than Betws-yn-Rhos in February 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 3, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Betws-yn-Rhos has more Burglary (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 February 2026 Police data, Betws-yn-Rhos recorded fewer crimes than Barmouth — 3 vs 25 incidents. That is 88% 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 February 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Betws-yn-Rhos had more Burglary. Overall, Betws-yn-Rhos recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 25).

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