Bala vs Denbigh — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bala

LL23 · Gwynedd

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Denbigh

LL16 · Denbighshire

62

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting6

Bala has less crime — 13 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bala or Denbigh safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Bala and Denbigh?

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).

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