Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL46 · Gwynedd
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL49 · Gwynedd
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Harlech has less crime — 17 vs 42 incidents in April 2026.
Porthmadog recorded notably higher crime than Harlech in April 2026 — 42 vs 17 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlech sees higher rates of Public order (2), 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, Harlech recorded fewer crimes than Porthmadog — 17 vs 42 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Harlech is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlech saw higher rates of Public order while Porthmadog had more Other crime. Overall, Harlech recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 42).