Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL46 · Gwynedd
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL29 · Conwy
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harlech has less crime — 17 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Harlech in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 17, a 10.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlech sees higher rates of Public order (2), 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, Harlech recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 17 vs 183 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Harlech is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlech saw higher rates of Public order while Old Colwyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Harlech recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 183).