Hermitage vs Porthmadog East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hermitage North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Porthmadog East North Wales Police

      Hermitage vs Porthmadog East Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hermitage
      North Wales Police
      261 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      19% 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 Hermitage
      B Porthmadog East
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      261
      198
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      264
      149
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↑32.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hermitage
      B Porthmadog East
      Violent Crime
      121 ↑12%
      81 ↑50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓24%
      36 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑33%
      9 ↑80%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑43%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      4 ↓56%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓25%
      5 ↓62%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      15 ↑7%
      21 ↑24%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      29 ↑123%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      2
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      7 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hermitage safer than Porthmadog East?

      Hermitage has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 261 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 Hermitage vs Porthmadog East?

      Hermitage shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Hermitage and Porthmadog East?

      In Hermitage, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (121 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 Hermitage and Porthmadog East?

      Hermitage recorded 50 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 Hermitage vs Porthmadog East?

      Violent crime in Hermitage totalled 121 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 Hermitage and Porthmadog East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hermitage recorded 264 crimes (now 261, a change of -1.1%). Porthmadog East recorded 149 crimes previously (now 198, +32.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hermitage 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. Hermitage has a resolution rate of 19% and Porthmadog East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hermitage and Porthmadog East?

      Hermitage 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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage or Porthmadog East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hermitage 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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