Llangollen vs Old Colwyn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Llangollen

LL20 · Denbighshire

22

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Other theft1

Old Colwyn

LL29 · Conwy

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Llangollen has less crime — 22 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Llangollen in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 22, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llangollen sees higher rates of Other theft (1), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Llangollen or Old Colwyn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Llangollen recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 22 vs 183 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Llangollen is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llangollen saw higher rates of Other theft while Old Colwyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Llangollen recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 183).

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