Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL23 · Gwynedd
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL14 · Wrexham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bala has less crime — 19 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Ruabon recorded substantially more crime than Bala in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 19, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2), while Ruabon has more Vehicle crime (30) and Anti-social behaviour (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bala recorded fewer crimes than Ruabon — 19 vs 120 incidents. That is 84% 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 Ruabon had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bala recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 120).