Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL13 · Wrexham
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Abenbury has less crime — 81 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Prestatyn saw somewhat more crime than Abenbury in February 2026 (97 vs 81 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abenbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Prestatyn has more Shoplifting (15). 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, Abenbury recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 81 vs 97 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Abenbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Abenbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Prestatyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Abenbury recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 97).