Prestatyn vs Ruthin — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Prestatyn

LL19 · Denbighshire

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Ruthin

LL15 · Denbighshire

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Burglary2

Ruthin has less crime — 34 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Ruthin in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 34, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prestatyn sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Ruthin has more Burglary (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Prestatyn or Ruthin safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ruthin recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 34 vs 137 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Ruthin is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Prestatyn and Ruthin?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Prestatyn saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ruthin had more Burglary. Overall, Ruthin recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 137).

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