Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL23 · Gwynedd
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL12 · Wrexham
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bala has less crime — 13 vs 33 incidents in April 2026.
Gresford recorded substantially more crime than Bala in April 2026 — 33 incidents compared to 13, a 2.5x difference. 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 Gresford — 13 vs 33 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Bala is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Bala's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (4 incidents) while Gresford's was Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.