Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL23 · Gwynedd
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bala has less crime — 19 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Bala in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 19, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2), while Prestatyn has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Shoplifting (15). 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, Bala recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 19 vs 97 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Bala 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 Prestatyn had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Bala recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 97).