Bala vs Bro Machno — 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

Bro Machno

LL24 · Conwy

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Bro Machno has less crime — 1 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bala recorded substantially more crime than Bro Machno in February 2026 — 19 incidents compared to 1, a 19.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bala sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (9) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Bro Machno has more Anti-social behaviour (1). 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 Bro Machno safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bro Machno recorded fewer crimes than Bala — 1 vs 19 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Bro Machno is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bala and Bro Machno?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bala saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Bro Machno had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bro Machno recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 19).

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