Llay vs Porthyfelin

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Llay North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Porthyfelin North Wales Police

      Llay vs Porthyfelin Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Llay
      North Wales Police
      349 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Porthyfelin
      North Wales Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.4% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Llay
      B Porthyfelin
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      349
      249
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      310
      278
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↓10.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.3%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llay
      B Porthyfelin
      Violent Crime
      144 ↓2%
      126 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑2%
      45 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑31%
      12 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      8 ↑700%
      Burglary
      9 ↑80%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓5%
      18 ↑13%
      Drugs
      25 ↑32%
      5 ↓85%
      Public Order
      41 ↑242%
      18 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑60%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓50%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Porthyfelin is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 49/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llay safer than Porthyfelin?

      Llay has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 349 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthyfelin has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 249 crimes. Porthyfelin scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llay vs Porthyfelin?

      Llay shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porthyfelin shows -10.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Llay and Porthyfelin?

      In Llay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (144 incidents). In Porthyfelin, it is Violent Crime (126 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Llay and Porthyfelin?

      Llay recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthyfelin recorded 45. 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 Porthyfelin?

      Violent crime in Llay totalled 144 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 126 in Porthyfelin. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Llay and Porthyfelin 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%). Porthyfelin recorded 278 crimes previously (now 249, -10.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llay and Porthyfelin?

      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 Porthyfelin has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Llay and Porthyfelin?

      Llay falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Porthyfelin 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 Porthyfelin?

      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 Porthyfelin on a crime map?

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

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