Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL49 · Gwynedd
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Porthmadog has less crime — 42 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Porthmadog in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 42, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Porthmadog sees higher rates of Other crime (4), while Prestatyn has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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 Prestatyn — 42 vs 137 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Porthmadog is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Porthmadog saw higher rates of Other crime while Prestatyn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Porthmadog recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 137).