Llangollen Rural vs Porthmadog West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Llangollen Rural North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Porthmadog West North Wales Police

      Llangollen Rural vs Porthmadog West Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Llangollen Rural
      North Wales Police
      93 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.2% trend
      50% 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 Llangollen Rural
      B Porthmadog West
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      93
      263
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      111
      174
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.2%
      ↑51.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llangollen Rural
      B Porthmadog West
      Violent Crime
      45 ↑13%
      98 ↑128%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓12%
      56 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓58%
      15 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↑300%
      Burglary
      5 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑22%
      30 ↑100%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑75%
      Public Order
      6 ↓33%
      18 ↑50%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      25 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llangollen Rural is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 58/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llangollen Rural safer than Porthmadog West?

      Llangollen Rural has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 93 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthmadog West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 263 crimes. Llangollen Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llangollen Rural vs Porthmadog West?

      Llangollen Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.2% — 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 Llangollen Rural and Porthmadog West?

      In Llangollen Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (45 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 Llangollen Rural and Porthmadog West?

      Llangollen Rural recorded 15 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 Llangollen Rural vs Porthmadog West?

      Violent crime in Llangollen Rural totalled 45 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 Llangollen Rural and Porthmadog West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llangollen Rural recorded 111 crimes (now 93, a change of -16.2%). Porthmadog West recorded 174 crimes previously (now 263, +51.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llangollen Rural 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. Llangollen Rural has a resolution rate of 50% and Porthmadog West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llangollen Rural and Porthmadog West?

      Llangollen Rural 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 Llangollen Rural 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 Llangollen Rural or Porthmadog West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llangollen Rural 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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