Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL42 · Gwynedd
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL34 · Conwy
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Penmaenmawr has less crime — 18 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Barmouth saw somewhat more crime than Penmaenmawr in February 2026 (25 vs 18 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Penmaenmawr has more Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Penmaenmawr recorded fewer crimes than Barmouth — 18 vs 25 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Penmaenmawr 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 Penmaenmawr had more Shoplifting. Overall, Penmaenmawr recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 25).