Llay vs Porthmadog West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Llay North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Porthmadog West North Wales Police

      Llay vs Porthmadog West Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Llay
      North Wales Police
      349 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      8.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Porthmadog West
      North Wales Police
      263 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.2% trend
      18.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llay
      B Porthmadog West
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      349
      263
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      310
      174
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↑51.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llay
      B Porthmadog West
      Violent Crime
      144 ↓2%
      98 ↑128%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑2%
      56 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑31%
      15 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Burglary
      9 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓5%
      30 ↑100%
      Drugs
      25 ↑32%
      7 ↑75%
      Public Order
      41 ↑242%
      18 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑60%
      25 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓50%
      4 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      B Porthmadog West is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llay safer than Porthmadog West?

      Llay has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 349 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthmadog West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 263 crimes. Porthmadog West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llay vs Porthmadog West?

      Llay shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — 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 Llay and Porthmadog West?

      In Llay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (144 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 Llay and Porthmadog West?

      Llay recorded 60 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 Llay vs Porthmadog West?

      Violent crime in Llay totalled 144 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 Llay and Porthmadog West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llay recorded 310 crimes (now 349, a change of +12.6%). Porthmadog West recorded 174 crimes previously (now 263, +51.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llay 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. Llay has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Porthmadog West has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llay and Porthmadog West?

      Llay 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 Llay 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 Llay or Porthmadog West on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.