Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL42 · Gwynedd
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Barmouth has less crime — 26 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Barmouth in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 26, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barmouth sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Other theft (3), while Prestatyn has more Anti-social behaviour (40) and Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barmouth recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 26 vs 137 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Barmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barmouth saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Prestatyn had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barmouth recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 137).