Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL12 · Wrexham
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL29 · Conwy
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Gresford has less crime — 33 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Gresford in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 33, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gresford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Old Colwyn has more Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Gresford recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 33 vs 183 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Gresford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gresford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Old Colwyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gresford recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 183).