Bala vs Dolwyddelan — 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

Dolwyddelan

LL25 · Conwy

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

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

What the data shows

Bala recorded substantially more crime than Dolwyddelan in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 2, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Dolwyddelan has more 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 Dolwyddelan safer?

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

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

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

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