Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL42 · Gwynedd
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL16 · Denbighshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barmouth has less crime — 25 vs 50 incidents in February 2026.
Denbigh recorded notably higher crime than Barmouth in February 2026 — 50 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Denbigh has more Other theft (8). 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, Barmouth recorded fewer crimes than Denbigh — 25 vs 50 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Barmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Denbigh had more Other theft. Overall, Barmouth recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 50).