Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL23 · Gwynedd
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL16 · Denbighshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bala has less crime — 19 vs 50 incidents in February 2026.
Denbigh recorded substantially more crime than Bala in February 2026 — 50 incidents compared to 19, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2), while Denbigh has more Anti-social behaviour (13) and Other theft (8). 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, Bala recorded fewer crimes than Denbigh — 19 vs 50 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Bala is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bala saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Denbigh had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Bala recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 50).