Conwy Crime Overview
Conwy is the second safest small town in Clwyd, and is the 69th most dangerous overall out of Clwyd's 142 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Conwy in 2020 was 47 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Clwyd's overall crime rate, coming in 72% lower than the Clwyd rate of 81 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Conwy is the 350th safest small town, and the 3,406th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2020, Conwy was the worst small town in Clwyd for vehicle crime, with 7 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.39 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2017 was also a bad month for Conwy residents, when it was Clwyd's most dangerous small town for bicycle theft, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.11 per 1,000 residents. Conwy recorded 2 reports of possession of weapons during December 2016, making its crime rate of 0.11 the worst small town for possession of weapons in Clwyd that month.
The most common crimes in Conwy are violence and sexual offences, with 449 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 25. This is 1.6% lower than 2019's figure of 456 offences and a difference of 0.40 from 2019's crime rate of 26. Conwy's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Conwy to other towns and cities
See how Conwy shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Conwy and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Conwy Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Conwy This Year
| Conwy | Clwyd | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 296 | 16.65 | 13,239 | 26.22 | 57% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 6 | 0.34 | 282 | 0.56 | 65% safer |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.07 | 1,714 | 3.39 | 217% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 96 | 5.40 | 4,780 | 9.47 | 75% safer |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.29 | 1,181 | 2.34 | 81% safer |
| Other Crime | 14 | 0.79 | 933 | 1.85 | 134% safer |
| Other Theft | 61 | 3.43 | 2,753 | 5.45 | 59% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 6 | 0.34 | 224 | 0.44 | 29% safer |
| Public Order | 78 | 4.39 | 4,707 | 9.32 | 112% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.17 | 155 | 0.31 | 82% safer |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 2.64 | 2,403 | 4.76 | 80% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.06 | 102 | 0.20 | 233% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 30 | 1.69 | 971 | 1.92 | 14% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 449 | 25.26 | 20,576 | 40.75 | 61% safer |
Crime in Conwy Compared To Clwyd
Conwy Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 17 | 13 | 14 | 17 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.84 | 0.45 | 0.23 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.2 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 7 | 10 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.84 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.1 | 0.84 | 1.1 | 0.79 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.17 | 0.34 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.8 | 5 | 5 | 4.4 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.17 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.6 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.28 | 0.06 | 0.17 | 0.06 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.1 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 18 | 22 | 26 | 25 | Getting worse |
Changes In Conwy's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Conwy to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Conwy | 46.87 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 31% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 39% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 44% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 46% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 52% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 54% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 56% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 65% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 66% more dangerous |
Crime in Conwy's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandudno Junction North & Deganwy | 330 | 34 | First |
Crime in Conwy During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Conwy change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Conwy saw a 550% increase in shoplifting. Conwy saw a large fall in burglary during March, when it fell by 83% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +26% | -18% | +33% | -20% | +86% | +75% | +14% | -32% | -21% | -50% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | +100% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -83% | -60% | +100% | -50% | -80% | - | +100% | -80% | - | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -36% | -69% | -71% | -47% | -68% | -61% | -45% | -50% | -33% | -18% |
| Drugs | -67% | -75% | +67% | - | -50% | -67% | - | -50% | - | +100% |
| Other Crime | - | -50% | - | +300% | -50% | -33% | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | -67% | -33% | +167% | -9% | -71% | -38% | -67% | -67% | +67% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -40% | -63% | +40% | -43% | -13% | +14% | +14% | +67% | - | -40% |
| Shoplifting | -50% | -60% | -80% | +100% | -67% | -50% | -67% | +550% | -33% | +33% |
| Vehicle Crime | -17% | - | - | -33% | -83% | -33% | -42% | -80% | - | -56% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -39% | -26% | -20% | - | +36% | -19% | +26% | +28% | +24% | +6% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Conwy
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Conwy's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021