Crime in Conwy district: statistics, rates and trends
12,177 crimes were recorded in Conwy district in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Conwy district at a glance
- Crime trends in Conwy district
- Types of crime in Conwy district
- Home Office recorded crime in Conwy district
- Conwy district compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Conwy district
- Streets with the most crime in Conwy district
- What happened after crimes were reported in Conwy district
- Demographics of Conwy district
- Questions about crime in Conwy district
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (4,989), anti-social behaviour (2,633) and shoplifting (959) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 84th of the 302 districts covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Conwy district | Wales | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 12,177 | 306,958 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.0 | 96.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 114,891 | 3,186,581 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Conwy district peaked in the year to August 2022 (14,535 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (11,460). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 12,177 | 106.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 12,135 | 105.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 12,541 | 109.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 13,030 | 113.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 14,535 | 126.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 12,680 | 110.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 12,753 | 111.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 12,716 | 110.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 11,460 | 99.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,227 |
| July 2026 | 1,076 |
| June 2026 | 1,025 |
| May 2026 | 1,101 |
| April 2026 | 1,093 |
| March 2026 | 948 |
| February 2026 | 890 |
| January 2026 | 909 |
| December 2025 | 851 |
| November 2025 | 1,050 |
| October 2025 | 1,018 |
| September 2025 | 989 |
Compared with England and Wales, Conwy district recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (49% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (27% above the national rate), and notably less robbery (79% below) and vehicle crime (69% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 83 to 106 and drugs rose from 215 to 274, while bicycle theft fell from 68 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4,989 | 43.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2,633 | 22.9 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 959 | 8.3 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 885 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 873 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 625 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Burglary | 331 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -1% |
| Drugs | 274 | 2.4 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Other crime | 232 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 179 | 1.6 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 106 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +28% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 0.3 | 0.8 | -43% |
| Robbery | 33 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
9,411 crimes, excluding fraud, were recorded by the police in Conwy district in the year ending March 2026, according to the Home Office's police recorded crime statistics. That is 81.9 per 1,000 residents, close to the England and Wales rate of 83.2. The total was down 6% on the year ending March 2025 (9,971), against a fall of 2% across England and Wales. Among the 272 districts of England and Wales with a figure for that year, Conwy district had the 104th highest rate (the street-level ranking above is among the 302 districts with street-level pages on this site, over the 12 months to August 2026).
Offences recorded in Conwy district, the year ending March 2026
The largest category was violence without injury, with 1,911 offences (20% of the total). Relative to England and Wales, rates were highest for arson (1.6 times the national rate), other sexual offences (1.4 times the national rate) and stalking and harassment (1.3 times the national rate). Rates were lowest relative to the national rate for theft from the person (0.12 times), robbery of personal property (0.23 times) and vehicle offences (0.31 times).
The largest rises on the year were in trafficking of drugs (from 42 to 123) and possession of weapons (+53%). The largest falls were in non-residential burglary (−26%) and residential burglary (−24%). Robbery of business property and shoplifting are not compared with the year ending March 2025: from April 2025 the Home Office Counting Rules were clarified so that a theft from a shop in which violence is used or threatened against staff or anyone else is recorded as robbery of business property rather than shoplifting (ONS).
| Offence | Offences | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence without injury | 1,911 | 16.6 | 13.2 | 1.26 | +1% |
| Stalking and harassment | 1,512 | 13.2 | 10.1 | 1.31 | −12% |
| Violence with injury | 1,040 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 1.11 | −14% |
| Public order offences | 885 | 7.7 | 7.0 | 1.11 | +5% |
| Criminal damage | 818 | 7.1 | 6.8 | 1.04 | −14% |
| Shoplifting | 756 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 0.81 | – |
| Other theft offences | 602 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 0.80 | −5% |
| Other sexual offences | 359 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 1.37 | +13% |
| Miscellaneous crimes against society | 255 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.06 | +15% |
| Possession of drugs | 253 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 0.88 | +52% |
| Residential burglary | 182 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.64 | −24% |
| Vehicle offences | 177 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 0.31 | −22% |
| Rape | 142 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.02 | −13% |
| Trafficking of drugs | 123 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.90 | +193% |
| Possession of weapons | 107 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.94 | +53% |
| Non-residential burglary | 102 | 0.89 | 1.1 | 0.79 | −26% |
| Arson | 72 | 0.63 | 0.38 | 1.65 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 51 | 0.44 | 0.85 | 0.52 | −2% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 0.22 | 1.8 | 0.12 | −17% |
| Robbery of personal property | 24 | 0.21 | 0.91 | 0.23 | −17% |
| Robbery of business property | 11 | 0.10 | 0.47 | 0.20 | – |
| Death or serious injury caused by unlawful driving | 3 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.75 | +50% |
| Homicide | 1 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 1.08 | – |
Recorded crime in Conwy district since the year ending March 2013
The chart shows police recorded crime per 1,000 residents in each year ending March from 2013 to 2026. Conwy district's rate was above the England and Wales rate in 7 of those 14 years and below it in 7. Changes in how forces record crime move these figures as well as changes in crime (methodology).
| Year ending March | Offences | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,411 | 81.9 | 83.2 |
| 2025 | 9,971 | 86.8 | 84.5 |
| 2024 | 10,501 | 91.4 | 86.2 |
| 2023 | 11,528 | 100.3 | 89.2 |
| 2022 | 12,214 | 106.3 | 85.4 |
| 2021 | 9,785 | 85.2 | 74.1 |
| 2020 | 10,451 | 91.0 | 84.7 |
| 2019 | 10,250 | 89.2 | 84.1 |
| 2018 | 8,394 | 73.1 | 78.2 |
| 2017 | 6,499 | 56.6 | 69.1 |
| 2016 | 6,303 | 54.9 | 62.3 |
| 2015 | 5,799 | 50.5 | 57.1 |
| 2014 | 6,234 | 54.3 | 55.9 |
| 2013 | 6,328 | 55.1 | 56.7 |
Districts in the North Wales Police area, the year ending March 2026
Of the 6 districts in the North Wales Police area with a figure for the year ending March 2026, Conwy district had the 3rd highest rate.
| District | Offences | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denbighshire | 9,301 | 94.7 | 1.14 |
| Wrexham | 11,482 | 83.1 | 1.00 |
| Conwy | 9,411 | 81.9 | 0.98 |
| Gwynedd | 8,420 | 69.7 | 0.84 |
| Flintshire | 9,893 | 63.5 | 0.76 |
| Isle of Anglesey | 3,907 | 56.5 | 0.68 |
Source: Home Office police recorded crime and outcomes open data tables (released 23 July 2026), gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0. Financial years, excluding fraud; how they differ from the street-level figures: methodology.
2 of the 8 nearest districts have a higher crime rate than Conwy district; the highest is Liverpool district (136.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Isle of Anglesey (73.4).
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Conwy district |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denbighshire | 10,876 | 110.8 | +4% |
| Gwynedd | 10,688 | 88.5 | -17% |
| Isle of Anglesey | 5,069 | 73.4 | -31% |
| Flintshire | 11,941 | 76.6 | -28% |
| Wirral | 26,029 | 79.1 | -25% |
| Wrexham | 13,929 | 100.8 | -5% |
| Liverpool | 69,301 | 136.2 | +28% |
| Sefton | 24,393 | 85.2 | -20% |
Of the 44 areas within Conwy district, Pensarn had the highest crime rate (332.1 per 1,000) and Mynydd Marian the lowest (26.1), 13 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensarn | Town | 1,126 | 374 | 332.1 |
| Gogarth Mostyn | Neighbourhood | 7,207 | 1,954 | 271.1 |
| Glyn | Neighbourhood | 4,657 | 1,064 | 228.5 |
| Tudno | Neighbourhood | 4,671 | 1,064 | 227.8 |
| Llandudno | Town | 15,153 | 3,241 | 213.9 |
| Towyn | Neighbourhood | 2,220 | 373 | 168.0 |
| Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr | Neighbourhood | 6,637 | 963 | 145.1 |
| Colwyn Bay | Town | 28,172 | 3,655 | 129.7 |
| Colwyn | Neighbourhood | 4,473 | 515 | 115.1 |
| Llanrwst | Town | 3,153 | 360 | 114.2 |
| Llanrwst a Llanddoged | Neighbourhood | 3,153 | 360 | 114.2 |
| Eirias | Neighbourhood | 3,537 | 399 | 112.8 |
| Kinmel Bay | Town | 9,460 | 1,000 | 105.7 |
| Llandrillo-yn-Rhos | Neighbourhood | 7,186 | 730 | 101.6 |
| Bryn | Neighbourhood | 1,711 | 172 | 100.5 |
| Mochdre | Neighbourhood | 1,975 | 194 | 98.2 |
| Llysfaen | Neighbourhood | 2,714 | 261 | 96.2 |
| Rhiw | Neighbourhood | 6,383 | 613 | 96.0 |
| Conwy | Neighbourhood | 4,218 | 403 | 95.5 |
| Kinmel Bay | Neighbourhood | 5,820 | 536 | 92.1 |
| Glyn y Marl | Neighbourhood | 8,013 | 677 | 84.5 |
| Abergele | Town | 9,153 | 746 | 81.5 |
| Llanfairfechan | Town | 3,439 | 280 | 81.4 |
| Penmaenmawr | Town | 2,751 | 216 | 78.5 |
| Conwy | Town | 15,848 | 1,213 | 76.5 |
| Craig-y-don | Neighbourhood | 3,275 | 223 | 68.1 |
| Llanddulas | Town | 1,605 | 105 | 65.4 |
| Penmaenmawr | Neighbourhood | 4,306 | 278 | 64.6 |
| Pandy | Neighbourhood | 1,728 | 108 | 62.5 |
| Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw | Neighbourhood | 2,403 | 137 | 57.0 |
| Betws-yn-Rhos | Neighbourhood | 2,048 | 114 | 55.7 |
| Gele and Llanddulas | Neighbourhood | 6,667 | 353 | 52.9 |
| Llansannan | Neighbourhood | 1,813 | 94 | 51.8 |
| Dwygyfylchi | Town | 1,555 | 62 | 39.9 |
| Deganwy | Neighbourhood | 3,617 | 133 | 36.8 |
| Penrhyn Bay | Town | 4,550 | 158 | 34.7 |
| Penrhyn | Neighbourhood | 4,550 | 158 | 34.7 |
| Uwch Aled | Neighbourhood | 1,421 | 46 | 32.4 |
| Caerhun | Neighbourhood | 1,822 | 58 | 31.8 |
| Llansanffraid Glan Conwy | Town | 2,161 | 68 | 31.5 |
| Llansanffraid | Neighbourhood | 2,161 | 68 | 31.5 |
| Uwch Conwy | Neighbourhood | 1,494 | 44 | 29.5 |
| Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw | Neighbourhood | 3,011 | 85 | 28.2 |
| Mynydd Marian | Town | 1,343 | 35 | 26.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 18% of the crime recorded in Conwy district over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (539).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 539 |
| On or near Supermarket | 391 |
| On or near Ty Isa Road | 278 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 192 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 190 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 150 |
| On or near Towyn Road | 131 |
| On or near Hospital | 94 |
| On or near Meirion | 93 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 90 |
Of the 9,544 crimes in Conwy district with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 2,633 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4,097 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,869 | 19.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 1,510 | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 594 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 535 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 255 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 252 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 242 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 105 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 36 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 24 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Conwy district has an estimated population of 114,891 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Conwy district average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Conwy district | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.0% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Conwy district a safe place to live?
Conwy district recorded 106.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 84th of the 302 districts on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Conwy district?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 4,989 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (2,633).
Is crime in Conwy district going up or down?
Recorded crime in Conwy district was almost unchanged on the year before: 12,177 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 12,135 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Conwy district?
About 114,891 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Conwy district?
Conwy district is policed by North Wales.
How many crimes did the police record in Conwy district in the year ending March 2026?
9,411 crimes, excluding fraud, in the Home Office's police recorded crime statistics: 81.9 per 1,000 residents, against 83.2 across England and Wales. In the year ending March 2025 the figure was 9,971.
Which offences are more common in Conwy district than across England and Wales?
Relative to the national rate, the most over-represented categories in the year ending March 2026 were arson (72 offences, 1.6 times the England and Wales rate), other sexual offences (359 offences, 1.4 times the England and Wales rate) and stalking and harassment (1,512 offences, 1.3 times the England and Wales rate).
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.