Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL35 · Gwynedd
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL12 · Wrexham
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aberdovey has less crime — 6 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Gresford recorded substantially more crime than Aberdovey in February 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 6, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberdovey sees higher rates of Weapons possession (1), while Gresford has more Violence & sexual offences (16). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aberdovey recorded fewer crimes than Gresford — 6 vs 25 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Aberdovey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aberdovey saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Gresford had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Aberdovey recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 25).