Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL19 · Denbighshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL17 · Denbighshire
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Asaph has less crime — 24 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than St Asaph in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 24, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prestatyn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while St Asaph has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, St Asaph recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 24 vs 97 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. St Asaph 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 St Asaph had more Drugs. Overall, St Asaph recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 97).