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Crime in Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay had 725 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 107 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 22 Conwy areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Conwy area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

LL29, Conwy · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Colwyn Bay

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107crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
11 of 22Conwy rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common296 in 3 months

Month by month

258 Apr 283 May 254 Jun 253 Jul 228 Aug 244 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Colwyn Bay. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence29641%
anti-social behaviour14119%
public order689%
criminal damage669%
shoplifting547%
theft324%
burglary193%
vehicle crime132%

Colwyn Bay against Conwy

TypeColwyn Bay per 1,000Middle Conwy areaChange
Violence43.743.7▼ 17%
Burglary2.82.8▼ 10%
Vehicle crime1.91.9–
Anti-social behaviour20.820.9▼ 20%
Theft and robbery6.26.2▲ 14%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Old Colwyn150.4▼ 2%
Mochdre111.7▼ 31%
Colwyn Bay107▼ 9%
Llysfaen74.6▲ 6%
Glan Conwy47▲ 108%
Penrhyn-Side32.3▼ 27%
See every Conwy area ranked on the crime in Conwy page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Colwyn Bay a safe area?

Colwyn Bay had about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 11 of 22 Conwy areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Colwyn Bay?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (296), followed by anti-social behaviour (141) and public order (68).