Deganwy vs Old Colwyn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Deganwy

LL31 · Conwy

55

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Other theft2

Old Colwyn

LL29 · Conwy

128

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Shoplifting19

Deganwy has less crime — 55 vs 128 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Old Colwyn recorded notably higher crime than Deganwy in February 2026 — 128 vs 55 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Deganwy sees higher rates of Other theft (2), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Deganwy or Old Colwyn safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Deganwy recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 55 vs 128 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Deganwy is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Deganwy and Old Colwyn?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Deganwy saw higher rates of Other theft while Old Colwyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Deganwy recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 128).

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