Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL42 · Gwynedd
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL29 · Conwy
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Barmouth has less crime — 26 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Barmouth in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 26, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Other theft (3), while Old Colwyn has more Anti-social behaviour (40) and Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barmouth recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 26 vs 183 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Barmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Old Colwyn had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Barmouth recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 183).