Porthmadog West vs Rhosyr

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Porthmadog West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Rhosyr North Wales Police

      Porthmadog West vs Rhosyr Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Porthmadog West
      North Wales Police
      263 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.2% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Rhosyr
      North Wales Police
      99 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Porthmadog West
      B Rhosyr
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      263
      99
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      174
      127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.2%
      ↓22.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Porthmadog West
      B Rhosyr
      Violent Crime
      98 ↑128%
      48 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑19%
      18 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑50%
      2 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑100%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      1
      Public Order
      18 ↑50%
      10 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Other Crime
      4 ↑300%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rhosyr is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Porthmadog West safer than Rhosyr?

      Porthmadog West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 263 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhosyr has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 99 crimes. Rhosyr scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Porthmadog West vs Rhosyr?

      Porthmadog West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhosyr shows -22.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Porthmadog West and Rhosyr?

      In Porthmadog West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Rhosyr, it is Violent Crime (48 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Porthmadog West and Rhosyr?

      Porthmadog West recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhosyr recorded 18. 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 West vs Rhosyr?

      Violent crime in Porthmadog West totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 48 in Rhosyr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Porthmadog West and Rhosyr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Porthmadog West recorded 174 crimes (now 263, a change of +51.2%). Rhosyr recorded 127 crimes previously (now 99, -22.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Porthmadog West and Rhosyr?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Rhosyr has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Porthmadog West and Rhosyr?

      Porthmadog West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhosyr 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 West and Rhosyr?

      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 West or Rhosyr on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Porthmadog West and Rhosyr. 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.