Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL42 · Gwynedd
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL49 · Gwynedd
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Barmouth has less crime — 26 vs 42 incidents in April 2026.
Porthmadog recorded notably higher crime than Barmouth in April 2026 — 42 vs 26 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Other theft (3), while Porthmadog has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Other crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barmouth recorded fewer crimes than Porthmadog — 26 vs 42 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Barmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Porthmadog had more Anti-social behaviour and Other crime. Overall, Barmouth recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 42).