Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL16 · Denbighshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Denbigh has less crime — 50 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Prestatyn recorded notably higher crime than Denbigh in February 2026 — 97 vs 50 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Denbigh sees higher rates of Other theft (8), 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, Denbigh recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 50 vs 97 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Denbigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Denbigh saw higher rates of Other theft while Prestatyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Denbigh recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 97).