Bala vs Betws-yn-Rhos — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bala

LL23 · Gwynedd

19

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Criminal damage & arson3
  • Burglary2

Betws-yn-Rhos

LL22 · Conwy

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Betws-yn-Rhos has less crime — 3 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bala recorded substantially more crime than Betws-yn-Rhos in February 2026 — 19 incidents compared to 3, a 6.3x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bala or Betws-yn-Rhos safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Betws-yn-Rhos recorded fewer crimes than Bala — 3 vs 19 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Betws-yn-Rhos is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bala and Betws-yn-Rhos?

In February 2026, Bala's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (9 incidents) while Betws-yn-Rhos's was Burglary (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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