Deganwy vs Rhyl — 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

Rhyl

LL18 · Denbighshire

337

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences157
  • Anti-social behaviour66
  • Public order24

Deganwy has less crime — 55 vs 337 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rhyl recorded substantially more crime than Deganwy in February 2026 — 337 incidents compared to 55, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Deganwy sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Rhyl has more Public order (24). 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 February 2026 Police data, Deganwy recorded fewer crimes than Rhyl — 55 vs 337 incidents. That is 84% 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 February 2026, Deganwy saw higher rates of Other theft while Rhyl had more Public order. Overall, Deganwy recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 337).

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