Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL52 · Gwynedd
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL20 · Denbighshire
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Criccieth has less crime — 7 vs 26 incidents in February 2026.
Llangollen recorded substantially more crime than Criccieth in February 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 7, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Criccieth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Drugs (1), while Llangollen has more Criminal damage & arson (4) and Public order (4). 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, Criccieth recorded fewer crimes than Llangollen — 7 vs 26 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Criccieth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Criccieth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Llangollen had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Criccieth recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 26).