Criccieth vs Porthmadog West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Criccieth vs Porthmadog West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Criccieth safer than Porthmadog West?
Criccieth has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 112 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthmadog West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 263 crimes. Criccieth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Criccieth vs Porthmadog West?
Criccieth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porthmadog West shows +51.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Criccieth and Porthmadog West?
In Criccieth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 incidents). In Porthmadog West, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Criccieth and Porthmadog West?
Criccieth recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthmadog West recorded 56. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Criccieth vs Porthmadog West?
Violent crime in Criccieth totalled 48 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Porthmadog West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Criccieth and Porthmadog West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Criccieth recorded 109 crimes (now 112, a change of +2.8%). Porthmadog West recorded 174 crimes previously (now 263, +51.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Criccieth and Porthmadog West?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Criccieth has a resolution rate of 0% and Porthmadog West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Criccieth and Porthmadog West?
Criccieth falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Porthmadog West is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Criccieth and Porthmadog West?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Criccieth or Porthmadog West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Criccieth and Porthmadog West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.