Crime in Abergele: statistics, rates and trends
774 crimes were recorded in Abergele in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Abergele at a glance
- Crime trends in Abergele
- Types of crime in Abergele
- Abergele compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Abergele
- Streets with the most crime in Abergele
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abergele
- Population and deprivation in Abergele
- Questions about crime in Abergele
- About this data
774 crimes were recorded in Abergele in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 356 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Abergele has the 541st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abergele | Conwy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 774 | 12,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.6 | 107.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,153 | 114,891 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abergele was highest in the year to July 2020 (912 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (717). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 774 | 84.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 717 | 78.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 873 | 95.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 879 | 96.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 896 | 97.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 806 | 88.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 912 | 99.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 867 | 94.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 834 | 91.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abergele 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+59%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%). The largest falls were in burglary (-24%) and public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 356 | 38.9 | 1.14 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 14.1 | 0.92 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 7.2 | 1.06 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 6.8 | 0.82 | +59% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.6 | 0.87 | +6% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -23% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 0.49 | -24% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +100% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.6 | 0.78 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.16 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Abergele
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abergele recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 46.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abergele
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abergele recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abergele
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abergele recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abergele
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abergele recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abergele
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abergele recorded 51 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 up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abergele
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abergele recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abergele
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abergele recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abergele
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abergele recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abergele
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abergele recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abergele
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abergele recorded 9 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 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abergele
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abergele recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Abergele
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abergele recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abergele
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abergele recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Abergele, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abergele.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abergele |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinmel Bay | 1,037 | 109.6 | +30% |
| Rhyl | 5,588 | 204.1 | +141% |
| Colwyn Bay | 3,705 | 131.5 | +56% |
| Prestatyn | 1,403 | 86.5 | +2% |
| Conwy | 1,199 | 75.7 | -11% |
| Denbigh | 679 | 82.3 | -3% |
| Llandudno | 3,245 | 214.1 | +153% |
| Holywell (Flintshire) | 981 | 112.9 | +34% |
2 areas within Abergele, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr had the highest rate (148.6 per 1,000) and Gele and Llanddulas the lowest (56.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr | Neighbourhood | 6,637 | 986 | 148.6 |
| Gele and Llanddulas | Neighbourhood | 6,667 | 376 | 56.4 |
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 Abergele over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Groes Lwyd | 66 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Rhuddlan Road | 25 |
| On or near Y Wenallt | 24 |
| On or near Church Street | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Llys Jenkin | 22 |
| On or near Castle Place | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abergele 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 | 288 | 37.2% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 16.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 15.4% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Abergele has an estimated population of 9,153. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abergele sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abergele |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Abergele a safe place to live?
Abergele recorded 84.6 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 Abergele?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in Abergele going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abergele was up 8% on the year before: 774 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 717 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abergele?
Abergele 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 Abergele. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.