Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL43 · Gwynedd
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dyffryn Ardudwy has less crime — 2 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Dyffryn Ardudwy in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 2, a 48.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dyffryn Ardudwy sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Prestatyn has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and 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, Dyffryn Ardudwy recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 2 vs 97 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Dyffryn Ardudwy is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dyffryn Ardudwy saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Prestatyn had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Dyffryn Ardudwy recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 97).