Porthmadog West vs Rhyl South East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Porthmadog West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Rhyl South East North Wales Police

      Porthmadog West vs Rhyl South East 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
      23/100
      High Crime
      Rhyl South East
      North Wales Police
      598 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Porthmadog West
      B Rhyl South East
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      263
      598
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      174
      588
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑51.2%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Porthmadog West
      B Rhyl South East
      Violent Crime
      98 ↑128%
      317 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑19%
      95 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑50%
      36 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      11 ↓52%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑100%
      43 ↓7%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      15 ↑275%
      Public Order
      18 ↑50%
      29 ↓3%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓17%
      7 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      9
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑300%
      16 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Porthmadog West safer than Rhyl South East?

      Porthmadog West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 263 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhyl South East has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 598 crimes. Porthmadog West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Porthmadog West vs Rhyl South East?

      Porthmadog West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +51.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhyl South East shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Porthmadog West and Rhyl South East?

      In Porthmadog West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (98 incidents). In Rhyl South East, it is Violent Crime (317 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Porthmadog West and Rhyl South East?

      Porthmadog West recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhyl South East recorded 95. 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 Rhyl South East?

      Violent crime in Porthmadog West totalled 98 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 317 in Rhyl South East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Porthmadog West and Rhyl South East 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%). Rhyl South East recorded 588 crimes previously (now 598, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Porthmadog West and Rhyl South East?

      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 Rhyl South East has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Porthmadog West and Rhyl South East?

      Porthmadog West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhyl South East 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 Rhyl South East?

      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 Rhyl South East on a crime map?

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

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