Bala vs Dolbenmaen — 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

Dolbenmaen

LL51 · Gwynedd

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Dolbenmaen has less crime — 2 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bala recorded substantially more crime than Dolbenmaen in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 2, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (4) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Dolbenmaen has more Other crime (1) and Other theft (1). 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 Dolbenmaen safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dolbenmaen recorded fewer crimes than Bala — 2 vs 13 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Dolbenmaen is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bala saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Dolbenmaen had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Dolbenmaen recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 13).

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