Deganwy vs Rhyl — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Deganwy

LL31 · Conwy

61

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Rhyl

LL18 · Denbighshire

307

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences139
  • Anti-social behaviour72
  • Public order22

Deganwy has less crime — 61 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rhyl recorded substantially more crime than Deganwy in April 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 61, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Deganwy sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Rhyl has more Public order (22). Deganwy is below the national average while Rhyl is above, making Deganwy the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Deganwy or Rhyl safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Deganwy recorded fewer crimes than Rhyl — 61 vs 307 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Deganwy is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Deganwy and Rhyl?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Deganwy saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rhyl had more Public order. Overall, Deganwy recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 307).

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