Colwyn vs Little Acton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Colwyn vs Little Acton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colwyn safer than Little Acton?
Colwyn has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Little Acton has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 66 crimes. Little Acton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Colwyn vs Little Acton?
Colwyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Little Acton shows -58% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Colwyn and Little Acton?
In Colwyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (198 incidents). In Little Acton, it is Violent Crime (29 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colwyn and Little Acton?
Colwyn recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Little Acton recorded 15. 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 Little Acton?
Violent crime in Colwyn totalled 198 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 29 in Little Acton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Colwyn and Little Acton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colwyn recorded 477 crimes (now 539, a change of +13%). Little Acton recorded 157 crimes previously (now 66, -58%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colwyn and Little Acton?
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 Little Acton has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Colwyn and Little Acton?
Colwyn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Little Acton 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 Little Acton?
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 Little Acton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colwyn and Little Acton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.