Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL16 · Denbighshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL29 · Conwy
128
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Denbigh has less crime — 50 vs 128 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).