Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL16 · Denbighshire
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Denbigh has less crime — 62 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).