Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL23 · Gwynedd
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL29 · Conwy
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bala has less crime — 13 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Bala in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 13, a 14.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Old Colwyn has more Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bala recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 13 vs 183 incidents. That is 93% 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 Old Colwyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bala recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 183).