Crime Rate in Colwyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colwyn

The total recorded crimes in Colwyn, Conwy, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colwyn crime rate of 6.28 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Colwyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Ellis Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Cadwgan Avenue 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 July 2025 the Colwyn has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 6.28 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colwyn)CrimesRank (Colwyn)CrimesRank (Colwyn)
Gogarth Mostyn137 11,893 11,745 1
Tudno100 21,305 31,224 2
Glyn97 31,506 21,199 3
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr82 41,141 4988 4
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos59 61,081 5929 5
Glyn y Marl82 5688 7690 7
Rhiw58 8701 6717 6
Kinmel Bay58 7671 8550 8
Gele and Llanddulas53 9473 10438 10
Towyn43 11454 11430 11
Eirias37 12373 13391 12
Llanrwst a Llanddoged24 15375 12390 13
Mochdre27 13211 18186 18
Llysfaen22 16366 14269 16
Penmaenmawr19 19284 16340 15
Craig-y-don15 21250 17266 17
Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw21 17163 21144 20
Llansannan20 1881 2763 29
Penrhyn19 20180 20152 19
Deganwy6 28182 19130 22
Bryn11 24161 22134 21
Pandy14 22109 23126 23
Uwch Aled11 2374 2865 28
Llansanffraid7 2798 25125 24
Betws-yn-Rhos9 25102 24119 25
Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw7 2691 2673 26
Caerhun2 3064 2967 27
Uwch Conwy5 2948 3034 30

Colwyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202511
April 20258
March 202513
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 202511
March 20257
February 202514
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Colwyn in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Ellis Avenue (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cadwgan Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tan-Y-Wal (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Back Cadwgan Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bryn Colwyn (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wynn Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Penrhos Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pen-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Llawr Pentre (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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