Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL49 · Gwynedd
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL56 · Gwynedd
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Y Felinheli has less crime — 8 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Porthmadog recorded substantially more crime than Y Felinheli in February 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 8, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Porthmadog sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Y Felinheli has more Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Y Felinheli recorded fewer crimes than Porthmadog — 8 vs 41 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Y Felinheli 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 Y Felinheli had more Public order. Overall, Y Felinheli recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 41).