Gwersyllt North vs Porthmadog West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Gwersyllt North North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Porthmadog West North Wales Police

      Gwersyllt North vs Porthmadog West Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Gwersyllt North
      North Wales Police
      193 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.5% trend
      4.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Porthmadog West
      North Wales Police
      263 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.2% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gwersyllt North
      B Porthmadog West
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      193
      263
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      231
      174
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.5%
      ↑51.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.3%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwersyllt North
      B Porthmadog West
      Violent Crime
      77 ↓37%
      98 ↑128%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑56%
      56 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      15 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑50%
      30 ↑100%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      7 ↑75%
      Public Order
      15 ↑0%
      18 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓50%
      25 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓78%
      4 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gwersyllt North is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gwersyllt North safer than Porthmadog West?

      Gwersyllt North has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 193 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthmadog West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 263 crimes. Gwersyllt North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gwersyllt North vs Porthmadog West?

      Gwersyllt North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Gwersyllt North and Porthmadog West?

      In Gwersyllt North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (77 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 Gwersyllt North and Porthmadog West?

      Gwersyllt North recorded 50 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 Gwersyllt North vs Porthmadog West?

      Violent crime in Gwersyllt North totalled 77 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 Gwersyllt North and Porthmadog West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gwersyllt North recorded 231 crimes (now 193, a change of -16.5%). Porthmadog West recorded 174 crimes previously (now 263, +51.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gwersyllt North 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. Gwersyllt North has a resolution rate of 4.3% and Porthmadog West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gwersyllt North and Porthmadog West?

      Gwersyllt North 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 Gwersyllt North 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 Gwersyllt North or Porthmadog West on a crime map?

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

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