Bryn Cefn vs Colwyn

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Bryn Cefn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Colwyn North Wales Police

      Bryn Cefn vs Colwyn Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Bryn Cefn
      North Wales Police
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.9% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Colwyn
      North Wales Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      17.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn Cefn
      B Colwyn
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      96
      539
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      137
      477
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.9%
      ↑13%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      17.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn Cefn
      B Colwyn
      Violent Crime
      31 ↓48%
      198 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↓9%
      110 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑17%
      26 ↑86%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Burglary
      2 ↓60%
      10 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓29%
      45 ↑29%
      Drugs
      3
      15 ↑200%
      Public Order
      4 ↓64%
      35 ↑35%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0
      67 ↑86%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑400%
      15 ↑88%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bryn Cefn is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 35/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn Cefn safer than Colwyn?

      Bryn Cefn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 96 crimes in the last 12 months. Colwyn has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 539 crimes. Bryn Cefn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn Cefn vs Colwyn?

      Bryn Cefn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Colwyn shows +13% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bryn Cefn and Colwyn?

      In Bryn Cefn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (31 incidents). In Colwyn, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bryn Cefn and Colwyn?

      Bryn Cefn recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Colwyn recorded 110. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bryn Cefn vs Colwyn?

      Violent crime in Bryn Cefn totalled 31 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in Colwyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bryn Cefn and Colwyn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bryn Cefn recorded 137 crimes (now 96, a change of -29.9%). Colwyn recorded 477 crimes previously (now 539, +13%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryn Cefn and Colwyn?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bryn Cefn has a resolution rate of 40% and Colwyn has 17.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn Cefn and Colwyn?

      Bryn Cefn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Colwyn is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bryn Cefn and Colwyn?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bryn Cefn or Colwyn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bryn Cefn and Colwyn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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