Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL16 · Denbighshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL46 · Gwynedd
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Harlech has less crime — 17 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Denbigh recorded substantially more crime than Harlech in April 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 17, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Denbigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Harlech has more Public order (2). 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, Harlech recorded fewer crimes than Denbigh — 17 vs 62 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Harlech is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Denbigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlech had more Public order. Overall, Harlech recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 62).