Broughton vs Porthmadog — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Broughton

LL11 · Wrexham

86

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Porthmadog

LL49 · Gwynedd

39

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Porthmadog has less crime — 39 vs 86 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Broughton recorded notably higher crime than Porthmadog in March 2026 — 86 vs 39 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton or Porthmadog safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Porthmadog recorded fewer crimes than Broughton — 39 vs 86 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Porthmadog is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Broughton and Porthmadog?

In March 2026, Broughton's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (37 incidents) while Porthmadog's was Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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