Barmouth vs Rhyl — 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

Rhyl

LL18 · Denbighshire

307

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences139
  • Anti-social behaviour72
  • Public order22

Barmouth has less crime — 26 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rhyl recorded substantially more crime than Barmouth in April 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 26, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Rhyl has more Anti-social behaviour (72). Barmouth is below the national average while Rhyl is above, making Barmouth the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barmouth or Rhyl safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Barmouth recorded fewer crimes than Rhyl — 26 vs 307 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Barmouth is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Rhyl had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Barmouth recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 307).

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