Barmouth vs Penmaenmawr — 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

Penmaenmawr

LL34 · Conwy

19

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Public order4
  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Penmaenmawr has less crime — 19 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barmouth saw somewhat more crime than Penmaenmawr in April 2026 (26 vs 19 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Penmaenmawr has more Anti-social behaviour (4). 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 Penmaenmawr safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Penmaenmawr recorded fewer crimes than Barmouth — 19 vs 26 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Penmaenmawr is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Barmouth and Penmaenmawr?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Penmaenmawr had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Penmaenmawr recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 26).

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