Llanystumdwy vs Porthmadog West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Llanystumdwy North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Porthmadog West North Wales Police

      Llanystumdwy vs Porthmadog West Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Llanystumdwy
      North Wales Police
      140 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      25% 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 Llanystumdwy
      B Porthmadog West
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      140
      263
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      139
      174
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.7%
      ↑51.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llanystumdwy
      B Porthmadog West
      Violent Crime
      78 ↑26%
      98 ↑128%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↑0%
      56 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓12%
      15 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑300%
      Burglary
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓33%
      30 ↑100%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      7 ↑75%
      Public Order
      12 ↑50%
      18 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      25 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      4 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llanystumdwy is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 58/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llanystumdwy safer than Porthmadog West?

      Llanystumdwy has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 140 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthmadog West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 263 crimes. Llanystumdwy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llanystumdwy vs Porthmadog West?

      Llanystumdwy shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.7% — 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 Llanystumdwy and Porthmadog West?

      In Llanystumdwy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 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 Llanystumdwy and Porthmadog West?

      Llanystumdwy recorded 18 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 Llanystumdwy vs Porthmadog West?

      Violent crime in Llanystumdwy totalled 78 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 Llanystumdwy and Porthmadog West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanystumdwy recorded 139 crimes (now 140, a change of +0.7%). Porthmadog West recorded 174 crimes previously (now 263, +51.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llanystumdwy 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. Llanystumdwy has a resolution rate of 25% and Porthmadog West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llanystumdwy and Porthmadog West?

      Llanystumdwy 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 Llanystumdwy 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 Llanystumdwy or Porthmadog West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llanystumdwy 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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