Towyn crime figures: 39 offences reported in September, down 41% on August

Towyn recorded 39 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 41% on August (66), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 26 reports, or 67% of the total, followed by other theft (5) and criminal damage and arson (3).

Neighbourhood officers currently list rhyl town centre, retail crime: marina quay, abergele and pensarn and prestatyn high street and retail park as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	26	34	−8
Other theft	5	4	+1
Criminal damage and arson	3	7	−4
Anti-social behaviour	2	4	−2
Public order	2	10	−8
Other crime	1	2	−1
Drugs	0	1	−1
Burglary	0	2	−2
Vehicle crime	0	2	−2
Total	39	66	−27

Where it was reported

1. On or near Llys Arthur: 9
2. On or near Towyn Road: 9
3. On or near Llys Nant: 6
4. On or near Maes Y Llan: 6
5. On or near Min-y-morfa: 2
6. On or near Peris Avenue: 2

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 18
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 12
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 6
• Awaiting court outcome: 1

Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.