Denbigh vs Old Colwyn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Denbigh

LL16 · Denbighshire

50

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Other theft8

Old Colwyn

LL29 · Conwy

128

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Denbigh has less crime — 50 vs 128 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Denbigh in February 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 50, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Denbigh sees higher rates of Other theft (8), 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 Denbigh or Old Colwyn safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Denbigh recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 50 vs 128 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Denbigh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Denbigh saw higher rates of Other theft while Old Colwyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Denbigh recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 128).

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