Porthmadog East crime figures: 18 offences reported in September, down 5% on August

Porthmadog East recorded 18 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 5% on August (19), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 9 reports, or 50% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and public order (3).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour, drugs and speeding as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	9	8	+1
Anti-social behaviour	4	4	0
Public order	3	1	+2
Criminal damage and arson	1	2	−1
Other crime	1	1	0
Other theft	0	2	−2
Drugs	0	1	−1
Total	18	19	−1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Rhes Cambrian: 3
2. On or near Chapel Street: 2
3. On or near Glaslyn Street: 2
4. On or near Bakers Lane: 2
5. On or near Chandlers Place: 2
6. On or near New Street: 2

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 10
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 2
• Awaiting court outcome: 2

Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.