Total Crime Rate
6.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Oval area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Craig-y-don , and the 11th lowest crime rate of 382 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 The Oval (LL30 2BT) in the last 12 months was 6.2 per 1,000 residents and was 90.3% lower than the Craig-y-don average (63.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , down -60.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 568.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Oval (LL30 2BT), the main crime hotspot is near Dolydd. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Winllan Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Winllan Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Denness Place | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Herkomer Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Dolydd | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Gogarth Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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