Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL12 · Wrexham
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Gresford has less crime — 33 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Gresford in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 33, a 4.2x difference. 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, Gresford recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 33 vs 137 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Gresford is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Gresford's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) while Prestatyn's was Violence & sexual offences (53 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.