Erddig vs Porthmadog East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Erddig North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Porthmadog East North Wales Police

      Erddig vs Porthmadog East Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Erddig
      North Wales Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.7% trend
      4.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Porthmadog East
      North Wales Police
      198 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Erddig
      B Porthmadog East
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      250
      198
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      174
      149
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑43.7%
      ↑32.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Erddig
      B Porthmadog East
      Violent Crime
      72 ↑29%
      81 ↑50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↑20%
      36 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓27%
      9 ↑80%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑29%
      5 ↓62%
      Drugs
      0
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      8 ↑300%
      21 ↑24%
      Shoplifting
      112 ↑81%
      29 ↑123%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      B Porthmadog East is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Erddig safer than Porthmadog East?

      Erddig has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 250 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthmadog East has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 198 crimes. Porthmadog East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Erddig vs Porthmadog East?

      Erddig shows a year-on-year crime trend of +43.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porthmadog East shows +32.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Erddig and Porthmadog East?

      In Erddig, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (112 incidents). In Porthmadog East, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Erddig and Porthmadog East?

      Erddig recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthmadog East recorded 36. 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 Erddig vs Porthmadog East?

      Violent crime in Erddig totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Porthmadog East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Erddig and Porthmadog East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Erddig recorded 174 crimes (now 250, a change of +43.7%). Porthmadog East recorded 149 crimes previously (now 198, +32.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Erddig and Porthmadog East?

      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. Erddig has a resolution rate of 4.8% and Porthmadog East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Erddig and Porthmadog East?

      Erddig falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Porthmadog East 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 Erddig and Porthmadog East?

      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 Erddig or Porthmadog East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Erddig and Porthmadog East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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