Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL52 · Gwynedd
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
LL16 · Denbighshire
67
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Criccieth has less crime — 12 vs 67 incidents in March 2026.
Denbigh recorded substantially more crime than Criccieth in March 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 12, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Criccieth sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Denbigh has more Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Criccieth recorded fewer crimes than Denbigh — 12 vs 67 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Criccieth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Criccieth saw higher rates of Other theft while Denbigh had more Shoplifting. Overall, Criccieth recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 67).