Harlech vs Porthmadog West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Harlech vs Porthmadog West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harlech safer than Porthmadog West?
Harlech has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 69 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthmadog West has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 220 crimes. Harlech scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Harlech vs Porthmadog West?
Harlech shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Porthmadog West shows +12.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Harlech and Porthmadog West?
In Harlech, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (24 incidents). In Porthmadog West, it is Violent Crime (77 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harlech and Porthmadog West?
Harlech recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthmadog West recorded 52. 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 Harlech vs Porthmadog West?
Violent crime in Harlech totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 77 in Porthmadog West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Harlech and Porthmadog West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harlech recorded 88 crimes (now 69, a change of -21.6%). Porthmadog West recorded 195 crimes previously (now 220, +12.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlech 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. Harlech has a resolution rate of 0% and Porthmadog West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Harlech and Porthmadog West?
Harlech 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 Harlech 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 Harlech or Porthmadog West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harlech and Porthmadog West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.