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Crime in Harlech

Harlech had 33 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 73.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 37 Gwynedd areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Gwynedd area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

LL46, Gwynedd · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Harlech

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73.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 37Gwynedd rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 17 Apr 12 May 8 Jun 14 Jul 11 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Harlech. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1442%
violence1339%
criminal damage26%
theft26%
public order13%
vehicle crime13%

Harlech against Gwynedd

TypeHarlech per 1,000Middle Gwynedd areaChange
Violence28.818▼ 32%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime2.20–
Anti-social behaviour31.115.5▲ 17%
Theft and robbery4.44–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Harlech73.2▼ 17%
Coed Ystumgwern25.2▼ 6%
Borth-y-Gêst21.2▼ 27%
See every Gwynedd area ranked on the crime in Gwynedd page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Harlech a safe area?

Harlech had about 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 37 Gwynedd areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Harlech?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (14), followed by violence (13) and criminal damage (2).