Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL35 · Gwynedd
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL29 · Conwy
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Aberdovey has less crime — 11 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Aberdovey in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 11, a 16.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberdovey sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Old Colwyn has more Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aberdovey recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 11 vs 183 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Aberdovey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberdovey saw higher rates of Public order while Old Colwyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Aberdovey recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 183).