Nefyn crime figures: 34 offences reported in September, up 143% on August

Nefyn recorded 34 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 143% on August (14), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 19 reports, or 56% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and criminal damage and arson (3).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour, drugs and speeding as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	19	9	+10
Anti-social behaviour	8	2	+6
Criminal damage and arson	3	2	+1
Public order	3	0	new
Shoplifting	1	0	new
Other crime	0	1	−1
Total	34	14	+20

Where it was reported

1. On or near Cefn Y Twr: 7
2. On or near Stryd Y Ffynnon: 5
3. On or near Stryd Y Plas: 4
4. On or near Stryd Y Felin: 4
5. On or near Stad Ty Cerrig: 2
6. On or near Y Maes: 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: 24
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 2

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.