Broughton vs Prestatyn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Broughton

LL11 · Wrexham

96

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Prestatyn

LL19 · Denbighshire

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Broughton has less crime — 96 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Prestatyn saw somewhat more crime than Broughton in April 2026 (137 vs 96 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton or Prestatyn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Broughton recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 96 vs 137 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Broughton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Broughton and Prestatyn?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Broughton recorded 44 incidents of this type vs 53 in Prestatyn. Overall, Broughton had fewer total crimes (96 vs 137).

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