Pwllheli South vs Towyn

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Pwllheli South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Towyn North Wales Police

      Pwllheli South vs Towyn Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Pwllheli South
      North Wales Police
      136 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Towyn
      North Wales Police
      424 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pwllheli South
      B Towyn
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      136
      424
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      145
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pwllheli South
      B Towyn
      Violent Crime
      54 ↓13%
      229 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓17%
      48 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑100%
      27 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓50%
      14 ↑75%
      Burglary
      2 ↑0%
      12 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑56%
      34 ↑10%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      11 ↑57%
      33 ↓6%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pwllheli South is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pwllheli South safer than Towyn?

      Pwllheli South has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 136 crimes in the last 12 months. Towyn has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 424 crimes. Pwllheli South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pwllheli South vs Towyn?

      Pwllheli South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Towyn shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pwllheli South and Towyn?

      In Pwllheli South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (54 incidents). In Towyn, it is Violent Crime (229 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pwllheli South and Towyn?

      Pwllheli South recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Towyn recorded 48. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Pwllheli South vs Towyn?

      Violent crime in Pwllheli South totalled 54 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 229 in Towyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pwllheli South and Towyn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pwllheli South recorded 145 crimes (now 136, a change of -6.2%). Towyn recorded 407 crimes previously (now 424, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pwllheli South and Towyn?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Pwllheli South has a resolution rate of 0% and Towyn has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pwllheli South and Towyn?

      Pwllheli South falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Towyn is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Pwllheli South and Towyn?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Pwllheli South or Towyn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pwllheli South and Towyn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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