Deganwy vs Prestatyn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Deganwy

LL31 · Conwy

55

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Other theft2

Prestatyn

LL19 · Denbighshire

97

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Shoplifting15

Deganwy has less crime — 55 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Prestatyn recorded notably higher crime than Deganwy in February 2026 — 97 vs 55 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Deganwy sees higher rates of Other theft (2), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Deganwy or Prestatyn safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Deganwy recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 55 vs 97 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Deganwy is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Deganwy saw higher rates of Other theft while Prestatyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Deganwy recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 97).

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