Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL23 · Gwynedd
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL34 · Conwy
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Penmaenmawr has less crime — 18 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.
Bala and Penmaenmawr recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 19 and 18 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2), while Penmaenmawr has more Shoplifting (4) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Penmaenmawr recorded fewer crimes than Bala — 18 vs 19 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Penmaenmawr is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bala saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Penmaenmawr had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Penmaenmawr recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 19).