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Crime in Old Colwyn

Old Colwyn had 657 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 149 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 22 Conwy areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Conwy area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

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

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149crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 22Conwy rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common264 in 3 months

Month by month

210 Mar 234 Apr 222 May 218 Jun 218 Jul 221 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence26440%
anti-social behaviour14121%
criminal damage609%
public order558%
shoplifting416%
theft305%
burglary234%
other crime122%

Old Colwyn against Conwy

TypeOld Colwyn per 1,000Middle Conwy areaChange
Violence59.943.2▼ 15%
Burglary5.22.6▲ 109%
Vehicle crime21.4–
Anti-social behaviour3221.4▲ 8%
Theft and robbery8.26.4▼ 5%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Old Colwyn149▼ 1%
Mochdre123.7▼ 10%
Colwyn Bay108.4▼ 7%
Llysfaen71.6▲ 20%
Llanddulas40.7▼ 25%
Betws-yn-Rhos18.4–
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 Old Colwyn a safe area?

Old Colwyn had about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 22 Conwy areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Old Colwyn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (264), followed by anti-social behaviour (141) and criminal damage (60).