Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL77 · Isle of Anglesey
84
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
LL49 · Gwynedd
39
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Porthmadog has less crime — 39 vs 84 incidents in March 2026.
Llangefni recorded notably higher crime than Porthmadog in March 2026 — 84 vs 39 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llangefni sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Porthmadog has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Porthmadog recorded fewer crimes than Llangefni — 39 vs 84 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Porthmadog is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Llangefni saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Porthmadog had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Porthmadog recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 84).