Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL41 · Gwynedd
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ffestiniog has less crime — 4 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Ffestiniog in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 4, a 24.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ffestiniog sees higher rates of Burglary (1), 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, Ffestiniog recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 4 vs 97 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Ffestiniog is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ffestiniog saw higher rates of Burglary while Prestatyn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ffestiniog recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 97).