Colwyn crime figures: 48 offences reported in September, down 23% on August

Colwyn recorded 48 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 23% on August (62), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 24 reports, or 50% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (6) and anti-social behaviour (5).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour (asb), high value shoplifting and anti-social driving and related offences as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	24	24	0
Criminal damage and arson	6	10	−4
Anti-social behaviour	5	8	−3
Other crime	3	1	+2
Shoplifting	3	5	−2
Public order	2	6	−4
Other theft	2	4	−2
Drugs	1	1	0
Possession of weapons	1	0	new
Vehicle crime	1	1	0
Burglary	0	1	−1
Robbery	0	1	−1
Total	48	62	−14

Where it was reported

1. On or near Llawr Pentre: 7
2. On or near Voryn Avenue: 4
3. On or near Penrhos Avenue: 3
4. On or near Winston Close: 2
5. On or near Wynn Avenue North: 2
6. On or near Cadwgan Avenue: 2

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 34
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 2
• Further investigation is not in the public interest: 1
• Further action is not in the public interest: 1
• Action to be taken by another organisation: 1

Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.