Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL29 · Conwy
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LL49 · Gwynedd
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Porthmadog has less crime — 42 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Old Colwyn recorded substantially more crime than Porthmadog in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 42, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Colwyn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Porthmadog has more Other crime (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Porthmadog recorded fewer crimes than Old Colwyn — 42 vs 183 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Porthmadog is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Old Colwyn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Porthmadog had more Other crime. Overall, Porthmadog recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 183).