Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL42 · Gwynedd
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barmouth has less crime — 25 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Barmouth in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 25, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), 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, Barmouth recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 25 vs 97 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Barmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Prestatyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barmouth recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 97).