Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL42 · Gwynedd
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL52 · Gwynedd
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Criccieth has less crime — 5 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Barmouth recorded substantially more crime than Criccieth in April 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 5, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Other theft (3), while Criccieth has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1). 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, Criccieth recorded fewer crimes than Barmouth — 5 vs 26 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Criccieth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Criccieth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Criccieth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 26).