Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL35 · Gwynedd
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL23 · Gwynedd
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Aberdovey has less crime — 11 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Bala saw somewhat more crime than Aberdovey in April 2026 (13 vs 11 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberdovey sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Bala has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aberdovey recorded fewer crimes than Bala — 11 vs 13 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Aberdovey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberdovey saw higher rates of Public order while Bala had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aberdovey recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 13).