Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL33 · Conwy
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL29 · Conwy
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Llanfairfechan has less crime — 15 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Llanfairfechan in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 15, a 12.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanfairfechan sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), 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, Llanfairfechan recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 15 vs 183 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Llanfairfechan is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llanfairfechan saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Old Colwyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Llanfairfechan recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 183).