Crime in Conwy district: statistics, rates and trends
12,295 crimes were recorded in Conwy district in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Conwy district at a glance
- Crime trends in Conwy district
- Types of 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
- Population and deprivation in Conwy district
- Questions about crime in Conwy district
- About this data
12,295 crimes were recorded in Conwy district in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 5,065 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Conwy district has the 82nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Conwy district | Wales | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 12,295 | 304,944 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.0 | 95.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 114,891 | 3,186,581 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Conwy district was highest in the year to July 2022 (14,385 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (11,373). Over the whole period it rose 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 12,295 | 107.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 12,149 | 105.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 12,511 | 108.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 13,281 | 115.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 14,385 | 125.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 12,804 | 111.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 12,612 | 109.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 12,631 | 109.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 11,373 | 99.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1,264 |
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 1,157 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Conwy district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+59%) and drugs (+34%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-34%) and bicycle theft (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5,065 | 44.1 | 1.29 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2,641 | 23.0 | 1.50 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 950 | 8.3 | 1.00 | +3% |
| Public order | 890 | 7.7 | 1.17 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 887 | 7.7 | 1.14 | -12% |
| Other theft | 642 | 5.6 | 0.87 | -4% |
| Burglary | 320 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -8% |
| Drugs | 280 | 2.4 | 0.75 | +34% |
| Other crime | 229 | 2.0 | 0.94 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 176 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 118 | 1.0 | 1.06 | +59% |
| Bicycle theft | 45 | 0.4 | 0.48 | -29% |
| Robbery | 29 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -34% |
Violence and sexual offences in Conwy district
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Conwy district recorded 5,065 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Conwy district
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Conwy district recorded 2,641 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Conwy district
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Conwy district recorded 950 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Conwy district
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Conwy district recorded 890 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Conwy district
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Conwy district recorded 887 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Conwy district
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Conwy district recorded 642 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Conwy district
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Conwy district recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Conwy district
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Conwy district recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Conwy district
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Conwy district recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Conwy district
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Conwy district recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Conwy district
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Conwy district recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Conwy district
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Conwy district recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Conwy district
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Conwy district recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Conwy district
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Conwy district recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the districts closest to Conwy district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Conwy district.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Conwy district |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denbighshire | 11,075 | 112.8 | +5% |
| Gwynedd | 10,616 | 87.9 | -18% |
| Isle of Anglesey | 5,028 | 72.8 | -32% |
| Flintshire | 12,032 | 77.2 | -28% |
| Wirral | 26,231 | 79.8 | -25% |
| Wrexham | 13,987 | 101.2 | -5% |
| Liverpool | 69,358 | 136.3 | +27% |
| Sefton | 24,388 | 85.2 | -20% |
44 areas within Conwy district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pensarn had the highest rate (335.7 per 1,000) and Mynydd Marian the lowest (23.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensarn | Town | 1,126 | 378 | 335.7 |
| Gogarth Mostyn | Neighbourhood | 7,207 | 1,930 | 267.8 |
| Glyn | Neighbourhood | 4,657 | 1,099 | 236.0 |
| Tudno | Neighbourhood | 4,671 | 1,088 | 232.9 |
| Llandudno | Town | 15,153 | 3,245 | 214.1 |
| Towyn | Neighbourhood | 2,220 | 390 | 175.7 |
| Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr | Neighbourhood | 6,637 | 986 | 148.6 |
| Colwyn Bay | Town | 28,172 | 3,705 | 131.5 |
| Eirias | Neighbourhood | 3,537 | 410 | 115.9 |
| Colwyn | Neighbourhood | 4,473 | 504 | 112.7 |
| Llanrwst | Town | 3,153 | 352 | 111.6 |
| Llanrwst a Llanddoged | Neighbourhood | 3,153 | 352 | 111.6 |
| Kinmel Bay | Town | 9,460 | 1,037 | 109.6 |
| Llandrillo-yn-Rhos | Neighbourhood | 7,186 | 764 | 106.3 |
| Mochdre | Neighbourhood | 1,975 | 195 | 98.7 |
| Kinmel Bay | Neighbourhood | 5,820 | 550 | 94.5 |
| Conwy | Neighbourhood | 4,218 | 398 | 94.4 |
| Rhiw | Neighbourhood | 6,383 | 600 | 94.0 |
| Llysfaen | Neighbourhood | 2,714 | 252 | 92.9 |
| Bryn | Neighbourhood | 1,711 | 157 | 91.8 |
| Abergele | Town | 9,153 | 774 | 84.6 |
| Glyn y Marl | Neighbourhood | 8,013 | 673 | 84.0 |
| Penmaenmawr | Town | 2,751 | 213 | 77.4 |
| Conwy | Town | 15,848 | 1,199 | 75.7 |
| Llanfairfechan | Town | 3,439 | 260 | 75.6 |
| Llanddulas | Town | 1,605 | 113 | 70.4 |
| Craig-y-don | Neighbourhood | 3,275 | 227 | 69.3 |
| Penmaenmawr | Neighbourhood | 4,306 | 271 | 62.9 |
| Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw | Neighbourhood | 2,403 | 151 | 62.8 |
| Pandy | Neighbourhood | 1,728 | 103 | 59.6 |
| Gele and Llanddulas | Neighbourhood | 6,667 | 376 | 56.4 |
| Betws-yn-Rhos | Neighbourhood | 2,048 | 115 | 56.2 |
| Llansannan | Neighbourhood | 1,813 | 95 | 52.4 |
| Dwygyfylchi | Town | 1,555 | 58 | 37.3 |
| Penrhyn Bay | Town | 4,550 | 167 | 36.7 |
| Penrhyn | Neighbourhood | 4,550 | 167 | 36.7 |
| Uwch Aled | Neighbourhood | 1,421 | 52 | 36.6 |
| Deganwy | Neighbourhood | 3,617 | 128 | 35.4 |
| Llansanffraid Glan Conwy | Town | 2,161 | 74 | 34.2 |
| Llansanffraid | Neighbourhood | 2,161 | 74 | 34.2 |
| Caerhun | Neighbourhood | 1,822 | 58 | 31.8 |
| Uwch Conwy | Neighbourhood | 1,494 | 47 | 31.5 |
| Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw | Neighbourhood | 3,011 | 83 | 27.6 |
| Mynydd Marian | Town | 1,343 | 31 | 23.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Conwy district over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 559 |
| On or near Supermarket | 384 |
| On or near Ty Isa Road | 263 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 193 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 186 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 157 |
| On or near Towyn Road | 136 |
| On or near Hospital | 106 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 99 |
| On or near Meirion | 97 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Conwy district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4,191 | 34.1% |
| Not recorded | 2,641 | 21.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,964 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 1,381 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 658 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 556 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 256 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 240 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 223 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 102 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 27 | 0.2% |
Conwy district has an estimated population of 114,891. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Conwy district sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Conwy district |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.0% |
Is Conwy district a safe place to live?
Conwy district recorded 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Conwy district?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 5,065 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (2,641).
Is crime in Conwy district going up or down?
Recorded crime in Conwy district was up 1% on the year before: 12,295 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 12,149 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Conwy district?
Conwy district is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Conwy district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.