Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL49 · Gwynedd
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL14 · Wrexham
121
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Porthmadog has less crime — 41 vs 121 incidents in February 2026.
Ruabon recorded substantially more crime than Porthmadog in February 2026 — 121 incidents compared to 41, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Porthmadog sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Ruabon has more Vehicle crime (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Porthmadog recorded fewer crimes than Ruabon — 41 vs 121 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Porthmadog is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Porthmadog saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ruabon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Porthmadog recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 121).