Denbigh vs Old Colwyn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Denbigh

LL16 · Denbighshire

62

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting6

Old Colwyn

LL29 · Conwy

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences83
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting17

Denbigh has less crime — 62 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Denbigh in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 62, a 3.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Old Colwyn records significantly more (83 vs 30 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Denbigh recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 62 vs 183 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Denbigh is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Denbigh recorded 30 incidents of this type vs 83 in Old Colwyn. Overall, Denbigh had fewer total crimes (62 vs 183).

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