Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL44 · Gwynedd
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dyffryn Ardudwy has less crime — 5 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Dyffryn Ardudwy in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 5, a 27.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dyffryn Ardudwy sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Prestatyn has more Anti-social behaviour (40) and 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, Dyffryn Ardudwy recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 5 vs 137 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Dyffryn Ardudwy is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dyffryn Ardudwy saw higher rates of Public order while Prestatyn had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dyffryn Ardudwy recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 137).