Total Crime Rate
29.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heol Towyn area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bowydd a'r Rhiw , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Heol Towyn (LL41 3UP) in the last 12 months was 29.0 per 1,000 residents and was 76.6% lower than the Bowydd a'r Rhiw average (123.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -88.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -63.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heol Towyn (LL41 3UP), the main crime hotspot is near Cromwell Street. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bowydd a'r Rhiw| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cromwell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Baron Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Market Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Market Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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