Crime Rate in Prestatyn Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prestatyn Central

The total recorded crimes in Prestatyn Central, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prestatyn Central crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Prestatyn Central, encompassing approximately 4,630 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Prestatyn Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • B5120 with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Stryd Fawr with total crimes: 2

How safe is Prestatyn Central?

To understand the safety of Prestatyn Central, we need to analyze Prestatyn Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Prestatyn Central reported a higher crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 459 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Prestatyn Central witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Prestatyn Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 432 crimes compared to 418. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Prestatyn Central witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Denbighshire, Prestatyn Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Prestatyn Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Prestatyn Central has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 7.13 ranking 11th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Prestatyn Central crimes were 459. The crime rate of Prestatyn Central in 2024 was 99.13 (year) or 8.26 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prestatyn Central were around 432 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.30 (year) or 7.77 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prestatyn Central)CrimesRank (Prestatyn Central)CrimesRank (Prestatyn Central)
Rhyl West243 13,078 12,884 1
Rhyl South West76 21,286 21,344 2
Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan64 3947 3819 3
Prestatyn East48 5784 4713 4
Llangollen55 4533 6465 7
Rhyl East33 10507 8554 5
Prestatyn North41 7583 5498 6
Ruthin45 6516 7404 10
Bodelwyddan31 12424 10433 8
Rhuddlan35 8413 11358 11
Rhyl Trellewelyn33 9329 13308 14
Tremeirchion18 17333 12336 12
Rhyl South9 26295 15320 13
St Asaph West29 13225 18202 18
Prestatyn South West16 19317 14230 17
Dyserth21 14248 17173 21
Rhyl Tŷ Newydd17 18279 16306 15
Edeirnion21 15213 20183 19
Denbigh Lower13 20220 19285 16
Alyn Valley20 1692 23111 23
Prestatyn Meliden11 22147 21174 20
Efenechdyd11 2152 2834 28
St Asaph East11 23134 22149 22
Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd Gwyddelwern10 2482 26107 24
Trefnant4 2887 2474 27
Llandyrnog10 2586 2597 25
Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch6 2780 2786 26
Moel Famau2 2947 2929 29

Prestatyn Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202510
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 20257
January 20256
December 202413
November 20242
October 202420
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Prestatyn Central in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Prestatyn Central postcode area is presented below.

1. B5120 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stryd Fawr (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dawson Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. South Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Davids Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Melyd Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Fforddlas (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Kings' Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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