Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL35 · Gwynedd
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL29 · Conwy
128
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Aberdovey has less crime — 6 vs 128 incidents in February 2026.
Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Aberdovey in February 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 6, a 21.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberdovey sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Old Colwyn has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aberdovey recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 6 vs 128 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Aberdovey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aberdovey saw higher rates of Public order while Old Colwyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Aberdovey recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 128).