Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL46 · Gwynedd
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harlech has less crime — 17 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Harlech in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 17, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlech sees higher rates of Public order (2), 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, Harlech recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 17 vs 137 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Harlech is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlech saw higher rates of Public order while Prestatyn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Harlech recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 137).