Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL23 · Gwynedd
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL44 · Gwynedd
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dyffryn Ardudwy has less crime — 5 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Bala recorded substantially more crime than Dyffryn Ardudwy in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 5, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Dyffryn Ardudwy has more Public order (1). 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, Dyffryn Ardudwy recorded fewer crimes than Bala — 5 vs 13 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Dyffryn Ardudwy is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bala saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Dyffryn Ardudwy had more Public order. Overall, Dyffryn Ardudwy recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 13).