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Crime in Bala

Bala had 51 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 37 Gwynedd areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% above the middle Gwynedd area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

LL23, Gwynedd · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bala

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102.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 37Gwynedd rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 15 Apr 19 May 18 Jun 15 Jul 18 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bala. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2039%
violence1733%
criminal damage510%
public order48%
theft24%
other crime12%
drugs12%
weapons12%

Bala against Gwynedd

TypeBala per 1,000Middle Gwynedd areaChange
Violence34.1180%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour40.215.5▲ 33%
Theft and robbery44–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

See every Gwynedd area ranked on the crime in Gwynedd page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bala a safe area?

Bala had about 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 37 Gwynedd areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Bala?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (20), followed by violence (17) and criminal damage (5).