Llangollen vs Rhyl — 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

Rhyl

LL18 · Denbighshire

307

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences139
  • Anti-social behaviour72
  • Public order22

Llangollen has less crime — 22 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rhyl recorded substantially more crime than Llangollen in April 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 22, a 14.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llangollen sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Rhyl has more Public order (22). Llangollen is below the national average while Rhyl is above, making Llangollen the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Llangollen or Rhyl safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Llangollen recorded fewer crimes than Rhyl — 22 vs 307 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Llangollen is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Llangollen and Rhyl?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llangollen saw higher rates of Other theft while Rhyl had more Public order. Overall, Llangollen recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 307).

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