Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL29 · Conwy
128
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LL17 · Denbighshire
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Asaph has less crime — 24 vs 128 incidents in February 2026.
Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than St Asaph in February 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 24, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Colwyn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while St Asaph has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, St Asaph recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 24 vs 128 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. St Asaph is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Old Colwyn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Asaph had more Drugs. Overall, St Asaph recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 128).