Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL20 · Denbighshire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL29 · Conwy
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Llangollen has less crime — 22 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).