Old Colwyn vs Porthmadog — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Old Colwyn

LL29 · Conwy

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences83
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting17

Porthmadog

LL49 · Gwynedd

42

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Other crime4

Porthmadog has less crime — 42 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Old Colwyn or Porthmadog safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Old Colwyn and Porthmadog?

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).

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