Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL23 · Gwynedd
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL46 · Gwynedd
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bala has less crime — 13 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.
Harlech saw somewhat more crime than Bala in April 2026 (17 vs 13 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Harlech has more Public order (2). 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 Harlech — 13 vs 17 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Bala is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bala saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Harlech had more Public order. Overall, Bala recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 17).