Denbigh vs Prestatyn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Denbigh

LL16 · Denbighshire

62

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting6

Prestatyn

LL19 · Denbighshire

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Denbigh has less crime — 62 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Prestatyn recorded notably higher crime than Denbigh in April 2026 — 137 vs 62 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Denbigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Prestatyn has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Denbigh or Prestatyn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Denbigh recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 62 vs 137 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Denbigh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Denbigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prestatyn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Denbigh recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 137).

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