Old Colwyn vs Penmaenmawr — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Old Colwyn

LL29 · Conwy

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Penmaenmawr

LL34 · Conwy

19

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Public order4
  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Penmaenmawr has less crime — 19 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Penmaenmawr in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 19, a 9.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Colwyn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Penmaenmawr has more Public order (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Old Colwyn or Penmaenmawr safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Penmaenmawr recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 19 vs 183 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Penmaenmawr is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Old Colwyn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Penmaenmawr had more Public order. Overall, Penmaenmawr recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 183).

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