Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL19 · Denbighshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LL18 · Denbighshire
307
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Prestatyn has less crime — 137 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.
Rhyl recorded notably higher crime than Prestatyn in April 2026 — 307 vs 137 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prestatyn sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Rhyl has more Public order (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Prestatyn recorded fewer crimes than Rhyl — 137 vs 307 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Rhyl is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Prestatyn saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rhyl had more Public order. Overall, Prestatyn recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 307).