Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL12 · Wrexham
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL49 · Gwynedd
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Gresford has less crime — 33 vs 42 incidents in April 2026.
Porthmadog saw somewhat more crime than Gresford in April 2026 (42 vs 33 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gresford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), 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, Gresford recorded fewer crimes than Porthmadog — 33 vs 42 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Gresford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gresford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Porthmadog had more Other crime. Overall, Gresford recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 42).