Colwyn vs Glyn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Colwyn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Glyn North Wales Police

      Colwyn vs Glyn Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Colwyn
      North Wales Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      17.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Glyn
      North Wales Police
      1,114 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.7% trend
      4.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colwyn
      B Glyn
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      539
      1,114
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      477
      1,337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13%
      ↓16.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.3%
      4.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colwyn
      B Glyn
      Violent Crime
      198 ↓18%
      430 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑17%
      219 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑86%
      61 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑150%
      10 ↓33%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      30 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑29%
      79 ↓30%
      Drugs
      15 ↑200%
      40 ↑8%
      Public Order
      35 ↑35%
      88 ↓19%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑86%
      106 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑60%
      19 ↑46%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑88%
      19 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Colwyn is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colwyn safer than Glyn?

      Colwyn has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Glyn has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,114 crimes. Colwyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colwyn vs Glyn?

      Colwyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Glyn shows -16.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colwyn and Glyn?

      In Colwyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (198 incidents). In Glyn, it is Violent Crime (430 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colwyn and Glyn?

      Colwyn recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Glyn recorded 219. 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 Colwyn vs Glyn?

      Violent crime in Colwyn totalled 198 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 430 in Glyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colwyn recorded 477 crimes (now 539, a change of +13%). Glyn recorded 1,337 crimes previously (now 1,114, -16.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colwyn and Glyn?

      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. Colwyn has a resolution rate of 17.3% and Glyn has 4.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colwyn and Glyn?

      Colwyn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Glyn 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 Colwyn and Glyn?

      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 Colwyn or Glyn on a crime map?

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

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