Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL42 · Gwynedd
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL29 · Conwy
128
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barmouth has less crime — 25 vs 128 incidents in February 2026.
Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Barmouth in February 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 25, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Old Colwyn has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barmouth recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 25 vs 128 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Barmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Old Colwyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barmouth recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 128).