Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL22 · Conwy
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Betws-yn-Rhos has less crime — 3 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Betws-yn-Rhos in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 3, a 32.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws-yn-Rhos sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Prestatyn has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and 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, Betws-yn-Rhos recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 3 vs 97 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Betws-yn-Rhos is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Betws-yn-Rhos saw higher rates of Burglary and Criminal damage & arson while Prestatyn had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Betws-yn-Rhos recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 97).