Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL19 · Denbighshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL14 · Wrexham
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Prestatyn has less crime — 97 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Ruabon saw somewhat more crime than Prestatyn in February 2026 (120 vs 97 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prestatyn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Ruabon has more Vehicle crime (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Prestatyn recorded fewer crimes than Ruabon — 97 vs 120 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Prestatyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Prestatyn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ruabon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Prestatyn recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 120).