Old Colwyn vs Ruabon — 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

Ruabon

LL14 · Wrexham

119

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Ruabon has less crime — 119 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Old Colwyn recorded notably higher crime than Ruabon in April 2026 — 183 vs 119 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Colwyn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Ruabon has more Criminal damage & arson (17). 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 Ruabon safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ruabon recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 119 vs 183 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Old Colwyn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ruabon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ruabon recorded fewer total crimes (119 vs 183).

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