Crime Rate in Colwyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colwyn

The total recorded crimes in Colwyn, Conwy, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colwyn crime rate of 7.28 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Colwyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Sefton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fair Mount 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Colwyn has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 7.28 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Conwy)CrimesRank (Conwy)CrimesRank (Conwy)
Gogarth Mostyn116 21,893 11,745 1
Glyn118 11,506 21,199 3
Tudno88 31,305 31,224 2
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr65 51,141 4988 4
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos67 41,081 5929 5
Rhiw42 9701 6717 6
Glyn y Marl55 6688 7690 7
Kinmel Bay44 8671 8550 8
Gele and Llanddulas34 12473 10438 10
Towyn36 10454 11430 11
Eirias34 11373 13391 12
Llanrwst a Llanddoged21 16375 12390 13
Llysfaen15 19366 14269 16
Penmaenmawr25 14284 16340 15
Mochdre21 15211 18186 18
Craig-y-don15 20250 17266 17
Penrhyn19 17180 20152 19
Bryn17 18161 22134 21
Deganwy9 26182 19130 22
Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw14 21163 21144 20
Pandy10 22109 23126 23
Betws-yn-Rhos10 23102 24119 25
Llansanffraid9 2598 25125 24
Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw10 2491 2673 26
Caerhun5 2764 2967 27
Llansannan3 2881 2763 29
Uwch Aled2 2974 2865 28
Uwch Conwy2 3048 3034 30

Colwyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202519
January 202515
December 202420
November 202419
October 202427
September 202415
August 202412
July 202425
June 202444
May 202415
April 202426

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 202413

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Sefton Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Fair Mount (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bryn Heli (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Uwch-Y-Don Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bodelwyddan Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Ffordd Elias (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glanymor Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. West Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Norcliffe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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