Crime in Conwy: statistics, rates and trends
1,213 crimes were recorded in Conwy in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (501), anti-social behaviour (283) and criminal damage and arson (86) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 673rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Conwy | Conwy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,213 | 12,177 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.5 | 106.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,848 | 114,891 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Conwy peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,251 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,074). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,213 | 76.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,158 | 73.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,074 | 67.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,198 | 75.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,210 | 76.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,251 | 78.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,150 | 72.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,153 | 72.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,092 | 68.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 159 |
| July 2026 | 140 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (58% below) and burglary (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 29 to 34 and anti-social behaviour rose from 245 to 283, while criminal damage and arson fell from 110 to 86.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 501 | 31.6 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 283 | 17.9 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 4.4 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Burglary | 29 | 1.8 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.4 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Conwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandudno | 3,241 | 213.9 | +179% |
| Colwyn Bay | 3,655 | 129.7 | +70% |
| Abergele | 746 | 81.5 | +6% |
| Kinmel Bay | 1,000 | 105.7 | +38% |
| Bangor | 2,903 | 155.4 | +103% |
| Rhyl | 5,492 | 200.6 | +162% |
| Prestatyn | 1,361 | 83.9 | +10% |
| Denbigh | 680 | 82.5 | +8% |
Of the 3 areas within Conwy, Conwy had the highest crime rate (95.5 per 1,000) and Deganwy the lowest (36.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy | Neighbourhood | 4,218 | 403 | 95.5 |
| Glyn y Marl | Neighbourhood | 8,013 | 677 | 84.5 |
| Deganwy | Neighbourhood | 3,617 | 133 | 36.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Conwy over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Cyffordd Llandudno | 44 |
| On or near Broad Street | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near York Place | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near High Street | 28 |
| On or near Vale Road | 27 |
| On or near Avallon Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Cwrt Llewelyn Court | 24 |
Of the 930 crimes in Conwy with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 283 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 385 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 186 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 19.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Conwy has an estimated population of 15,848 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Conwy average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Conwy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Conwy a safe place to live?
Conwy recorded 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 673rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Conwy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 501 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (283).
Is crime in Conwy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Conwy was up 5% on the year before: 1,213 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,158 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Conwy?
About 15,848 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Conwy?
Conwy 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.