Prestatyn vs St Asaph — 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

St Asaph

LL17 · Denbighshire

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Other theft2

St Asaph has less crime — 17 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than St Asaph in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 17, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prestatyn sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while St Asaph has more Other theft (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 St Asaph safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, St Asaph recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 17 vs 137 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. St Asaph is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Prestatyn and St Asaph?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Prestatyn saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Asaph had more Other theft. Overall, St Asaph recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 137).

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