Porthmadog East vs Whitford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Porthmadog East North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Whitford North Wales Police

      Porthmadog East vs Whitford Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Porthmadog East
      North Wales Police
      198 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Whitford
      North Wales Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.5% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Porthmadog East
      B Whitford
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      198
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      149
      76
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.9%
      ↓14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Porthmadog East
      B Whitford
      Violent Crime
      81 ↑50%
      26 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↑16%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑80%
      6 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓62%
      7 ↑133%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      21 ↑24%
      4 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑123%
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      3
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitford is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 62/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Porthmadog East safer than Whitford?

      Porthmadog East has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 198 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitford has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 65 crimes. Whitford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Porthmadog East vs Whitford?

      Porthmadog East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitford shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Porthmadog East and Whitford?

      In Porthmadog East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (81 incidents). In Whitford, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Porthmadog East and Whitford?

      Porthmadog East recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitford recorded 10. 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 Porthmadog East vs Whitford?

      Violent crime in Porthmadog East totalled 81 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Whitford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Porthmadog East and Whitford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Porthmadog East recorded 149 crimes (now 198, a change of +32.9%). Whitford recorded 76 crimes previously (now 65, -14.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Porthmadog East and Whitford?

      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. Porthmadog East has a resolution rate of 0% and Whitford has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Porthmadog East and Whitford?

      Porthmadog East falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Whitford 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 Porthmadog East and Whitford?

      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 Porthmadog East or Whitford on a crime map?

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

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