Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL16 · Denbighshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL49 · Gwynedd
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Porthmadog has less crime — 42 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Denbigh saw somewhat more crime than Porthmadog in April 2026 (62 vs 42 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Denbigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Porthmadog has more 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, Porthmadog recorded fewer crimes than Denbigh — 42 vs 62 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Porthmadog is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Denbigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Porthmadog had more Other crime. Overall, Porthmadog recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 62).