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Crime in Porthmadog

Porthmadog had 100 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 90.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 37 Gwynedd areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 51% above the middle Gwynedd area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

LL49, Gwynedd · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Porthmadog

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90.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
13 of 37Gwynedd rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

42 Apr 42 May 25 Jun 30 Jul 33 Aug 37 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Porthmadog. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3838%
anti-social behaviour2626%
public order88%
criminal damage88%
theft77%
shoplifting44%
other crime33%
drugs22%

Porthmadog against Gwynedd

TypePorthmadog per 1,000Middle Gwynedd areaChange
Violence34.320.2▼ 10%
Burglary1.80–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour23.516.1▼ 13%
Theft and robbery7.25–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Penrhyndeudraeth102.3▲ 68%
Porthmadog90.3▼ 8%
Borth-y-Gêst15.9▼ 40%
See every Gwynedd area ranked on the crime in Gwynedd page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Porthmadog a safe area?

Porthmadog had about 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 13 of 37 Gwynedd areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Porthmadog?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by anti-social behaviour (26) and public order (8).