Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL23 · Gwynedd
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL16 · Denbighshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bala has less crime — 13 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Denbigh recorded substantially more crime than Bala in April 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 13, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Denbigh has more Shoplifting (6). 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, Bala recorded fewer crimes than Denbigh — 13 vs 62 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Bala is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bala saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Denbigh had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bala recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 62).