Crime in Abergele: statistics, rates and trends
746 crimes were recorded in Abergele in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Abergele
- Questions about crime in Abergele
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (336), anti-social behaviour (125) and shoplifting (64) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 584th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Abergele | Conwy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 746 | 12,177 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 106.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,153 | 114,891 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Abergele peaked in the year to August 2022 (930 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (713). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 746 | 81.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 713 | 77.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 874 | 95.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 845 | 92.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 930 | 101.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 799 | 87.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 897 | 98.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 871 | 95.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 833 | 91.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (29% below) was well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 41 to 64, while public order fell from 56 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 336 | 36.7 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 13.7 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 7.0 | 8.5 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Abergele; the highest is Llandudno (213.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Conwy (76.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abergele |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinmel Bay | 1,000 | 105.7 | +30% |
| Rhyl | 5,492 | 200.6 | +146% |
| Colwyn Bay | 3,655 | 129.7 | +59% |
| Prestatyn | 1,361 | 83.9 | +3% |
| Conwy | 1,213 | 76.5 | -6% |
| Denbigh | 680 | 82.5 | +1% |
| Llandudno | 3,241 | 213.9 | +162% |
| Holywell (Flintshire) | 963 | 110.8 | +36% |
Of the 2 areas within Abergele, Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr had the highest crime rate (145.1 per 1,000) and Gele and Llanddulas the lowest (52.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr | Neighbourhood | 6,637 | 963 | 145.1 |
| Gele and Llanddulas | Neighbourhood | 6,667 | 353 | 52.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Abergele over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Groes Lwyd” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Groes Lwyd | 71 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Llys Jenkin | 23 |
| On or near Y Wenallt | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Castle Place | 21 |
| On or near Church Street | 21 |
| On or near Llys-Y-Mor | 20 |
| On or near Rhuddlan Road | 20 |
Of the 621 crimes in Abergele with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 125 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 276 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 18.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Abergele has an estimated population of 9,153 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (38%, against 22%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abergele average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Abergele | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Abergele a safe place to live?
Abergele recorded 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 584th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Abergele?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 336 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Abergele going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abergele was up 5% on the year before: 746 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 713 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abergele?
About 9,153 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abergele?
Abergele is policed by North Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.