Rhyl vs Trefriw — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rhyl

LL18 · Denbighshire

337

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences157
  • Anti-social behaviour66
  • Public order24

Trefriw

LL27 · Conwy

5

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft3
  • Drugs1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Trefriw has less crime — 5 vs 337 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rhyl recorded substantially more crime than Trefriw in February 2026 — 337 incidents compared to 5, a 67.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rhyl sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (66) and Public order (24), while Trefriw has more Other theft (3) and Drugs (1). Rhyl sits above the national average for recorded crime while Trefriw is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rhyl or Trefriw safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Trefriw recorded fewer crimes than Rhyl — 5 vs 337 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Trefriw is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rhyl saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Trefriw had more Other theft and Drugs. Overall, Trefriw recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 337).

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