Total Crime Rate
59.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pencoed Avenue area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Colwyn , and the 191st highest crime rate of 383 local areas in Conwy .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pencoed Avenue (LL22 8LR) in the last 12 months was 59.9 per 1,000 residents and was 48.8% lower than the Colwyn average (117.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 33.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pencoed Avenue (LL22 8LR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Maes Cynbryd (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Colwyn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ffordd Melin Dulas | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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