Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL42 · Gwynedd
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL16 · Denbighshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Barmouth has less crime — 26 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Denbigh recorded notably higher crime than Barmouth in April 2026 — 62 vs 26 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Other theft (3), while Denbigh has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Shoplifting (6). 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, Barmouth recorded fewer crimes than Denbigh — 26 vs 62 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Barmouth 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 Denbigh had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Barmouth recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 62).