Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL23 · Gwynedd
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL42 · Gwynedd
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bala has less crime — 19 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Barmouth saw somewhat more crime than Bala in February 2026 (25 vs 19 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Barmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (2). 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, Bala recorded fewer crimes than Barmouth — 19 vs 25 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Bala is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bala saw higher rates of Burglary while Barmouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bala recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 25).