Crime Rate in Colwyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colwyn

The total recorded crimes in Colwyn, Conwy, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colwyn crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Colwyn, encompassing approximately 7,002 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Colwyn Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cadwgan Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Sefton Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Colwyn?

To understand the safety of Colwyn, we need to analyze Colwyn crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Conwy:

    • In 2024, Colwyn reported a higher crime volume than the Conwy average, with 535 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Colwyn witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 28 other areas in the Conwy.

    • In 2023, Colwyn experienced a greater number of crimes than the Conwy average, with 534 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Colwyn witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 28 other areas in the Conwy.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Conwy, Colwyn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Colwyn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Colwyn has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 5.86 ranking 10th out of 28 in the Conwy, UK

In 2024, the total Colwyn crimes were 535. The crime rate of Colwyn in 2024 was 76.40 (year) or 6.37 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Conwy.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colwyn were around 534 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.26 (year) or 6.35 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Conwy.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colwyn)CrimesRank (Colwyn)CrimesRank (Colwyn)
Gogarth Mostyn134 11,893 11,745 1
Tudno98 31,305 31,224 2
Glyn106 21,506 21,199 3
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr62 51,141 4988 4
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos68 41,081 5929 5
Rhiw40 11701 6717 6
Glyn y Marl50 6688 7690 7
Kinmel Bay46 8671 8550 8
Towyn41 9454 11430 11
Gele and Llanddulas26 14473 10438 10
Eirias33 12373 13391 12
Llanrwst a Llanddoged21 15375 12390 13
Penmaenmawr29 13284 16340 15
Llysfaen13 19366 14269 16
Mochdre17 16211 18186 18
Craig-y-don10 22250 17266 17
Bryn15 17161 22134 21
Deganwy14 18182 19130 22
Penrhyn6 24180 20152 19
Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw11 20163 21144 20
Betws-yn-Rhos10 21102 24119 25
Pandy4 28109 23126 23
Uwch Conwy8 2348 3034 30
Llansanffraid4 2698 25125 24
Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw6 2591 2673 26
Caerhun2 3064 2967 27
Llansannan4 2781 2763 29
Uwch Aled3 2974 2865 28

Colwyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202516
February 202519
January 202515
December 202420
November 202419
October 202427
September 202415
August 202412
July 202425
June 202444
May 202415

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202513
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20257
February 202514
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Colwyn in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Colwyn postcode area is presented below.

1. Cadwgan Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Sefton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Cadwgan Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Voryn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pen-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Penmaen Bod Elias (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. St David'S Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Glanymor Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Uwch-Y-Don Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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