Colwyn vs Sealand

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Colwyn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Sealand North Wales Police

      Colwyn vs Sealand Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Colwyn
      North Wales Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      17.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Sealand
      North Wales Police
      472 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.4% trend
      9.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colwyn
      B Sealand
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      539
      472
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      477
      392
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13%
      ↑20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.3%
      9.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colwyn
      B Sealand
      Violent Crime
      198 ↓18%
      197 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑17%
      100 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑86%
      27 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑150%
      17 ↑42%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      24 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑29%
      38 ↓3%
      Drugs
      15 ↑200%
      11 ↑1000%
      Public Order
      35 ↑35%
      35 ↑75%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑86%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑60%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑88%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colwyn safer than Sealand?

      Colwyn has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Sealand has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 472 crimes. Sealand scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colwyn vs Sealand?

      Colwyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sealand shows +20.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Colwyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (198 incidents). In Sealand, it is Violent Crime (197 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Colwyn recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sealand recorded 100. 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 Sealand?

      Violent crime in Colwyn totalled 198 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 197 in Sealand. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colwyn recorded 477 crimes (now 539, a change of +13%). Sealand recorded 392 crimes previously (now 472, +20.4%).

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

      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 Sealand has 9.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colwyn and Sealand?

      Colwyn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Sealand 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 Sealand?

      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 Sealand on a crime map?

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

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