Colwyn Bay Crime Overview
Colwyn Bay is the third most dangerous small town in Clwyd, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Clwyd's 142 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Colwyn Bay in 2020 was 139 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Clwyd's overall crime rate, coming in 42% higher than the Clwyd rate of 81 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Colwyn Bay is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns, and the 176th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2020, Colwyn Bay had the worst crime rate in Clwyd for drugs, with 10 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.94 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2020 was also a bad month for Colwyn Bay residents, when it was Clwyd's most dangerous area for vehicle crime, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.47 per 1,000 residents. Colwyn Bay recorded 3 reports of bicycle theft during October 2019, making its crime rate of 0.28 the worst for bicycle theft in Clwyd that month.
The most common crimes in Colwyn Bay are violence and sexual offences, with 726 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 68. This is 5% higher than 2019's figure of 687 offences and a difference of 3.67 from 2019's crime rate of 65. Colwyn Bay's least common crime is theft from the person, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 4 crimes.
Compare Colwyn Bay to other towns and cities
See how Colwyn Bay shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Colwyn Bay and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Colwyn Bay Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Colwyn Bay This Year
| Colwyn Bay | Clwyd | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 635 | 59.90 | 13,239 | 26.22 | 56% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 9 | 0.85 | 282 | 0.56 | 34% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 55 | 5.19 | 1,714 | 3.39 | 35% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 188 | 17.73 | 4,780 | 9.47 | 47% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 68 | 6.41 | 1,181 | 2.34 | 63% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 31 | 2.92 | 933 | 1.85 | 37% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 89 | 8.40 | 2,753 | 5.45 | 35% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 10 | 0.94 | 224 | 0.44 | 53% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 175 | 16.51 | 4,707 | 9.32 | 44% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.38 | 155 | 0.31 | 18% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 8.11 | 2,403 | 4.76 | 41% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.19 | 102 | 0.20 | 5% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 33 | 3.11 | 971 | 1.92 | 38% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 726 | 68.48 | 20,576 | 40.75 | 40% more dangerous |
Crime in Colwyn Bay Compared To Clwyd
Colwyn Bay Compared to Nearby Small Towns
Colwyn Bay Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 43 | 42 | 45 | 60 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.94 | 0.85 | Safer |
| Burglary | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 3.7 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 2.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.57 | 0.94 | 0.85 | 0.94 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 6 | 13 | 15 | 17 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.94 | 0.85 | 0.75 | 0.38 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 7 | 8 | 8 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.85 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.19 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.2 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 45 | 58 | 65 | 68 | Getting worse |
Changes In Colwyn Bay's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Colwyn Bay to the UK's Major Cities
Crime in Colwyn Bay's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colwyn Bay North | 1,362 | 220 | First |
| Upper Colwyn Bay | 411 | 54 | Second |
Crime in Colwyn Bay During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Colwyn Bay change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Colwyn Bay saw a 800% increase in vehicle crime. Colwyn Bay saw a large fall in drugs during March, when it fell by 88% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +138% | -21% | +81% | +27% | +57% | +88% | +23% | +163% | -3% | -20% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | +200% | - | -33% | - | - |
| Burglary | - | +200% | - | +75% | +25% | -14% | -67% | - | -20% | -78% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +64% | -57% | -71% | +21% | +28% | -38% | +100% | -18% | +6% | +8% |
| Drugs | -88% | +50% | +133% | +40% | +150% | - | +20% | +33% | -57% | -33% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | -17% | - | +100% | +50% | - | -50% | - |
| Other Theft | +13% | -13% | +57% | -50% | -38% | -55% | -65% | -10% | -43% | +83% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | +200% | - | -50% | +100% | - |
| Public Order | -45% | -82% | +17% | +129% | +147% | +16% | +36% | -15% | +63% | +40% |
| Shoplifting | -43% | -50% | - | +67% | +15% | +50% | -29% | - | -27% | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | +200% | +600% | +800% | -50% | -87% | +25% | -67% | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -16% | +4% | +23% | +15% | +64% | +24% | - | -13% | -7% | -6% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Colwyn Bay
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Colwyn Bay's local territorial police force is the North Wales Police.How dangerous is Colwyn Bay?
Colwyn Bay is the third most dangerous small town in Clwyd.What is Colwyn Bay's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Colwyn Bay are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Colwyn Bay?
Colwyn Bay's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021