Old Colwyn vs Penmaenmawr — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Old Colwyn

LL29 · Conwy

128

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Shoplifting19

Penmaenmawr

LL34 · Conwy

18

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting4
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Penmaenmawr has less crime — 18 vs 128 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Penmaenmawr in February 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 18, a 7.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Old Colwyn records significantly more (55 vs 5 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Penmaenmawr recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 18 vs 128 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Penmaenmawr is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Old Colwyn recorded 55 incidents of this type vs 5 in Penmaenmawr. Overall, Penmaenmawr had fewer total crimes (18 vs 128).

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