Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL49 · Gwynedd
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL14 · Wrexham
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Porthmadog has less crime — 42 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.
Ruabon recorded substantially more crime than Porthmadog in April 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 42, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Porthmadog sees higher rates of Other crime (4), while Ruabon has more Criminal damage & arson (17). 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 Ruabon — 42 vs 119 incidents. That is 65% 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 Ruabon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Porthmadog recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 119).