Crime Rate in Prestatyn Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prestatyn Central

The total recorded crimes in Prestatyn Central, Denbighshire, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prestatyn Central crime rate of 7.34 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Prestatyn Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • B5120 with total crimes: 6
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Prestatyn Central has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 7.34 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prestatyn Central)CrimesRank (Prestatyn Central)CrimesRank (Prestatyn Central)
Rhyl West298 13,078 12,884 1
Rhyl South West91 31,286 21,344 2
Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan105 2947 3819 3
Prestatyn East54 4784 4713 4
Rhyl East40 7507 8554 5
Prestatyn North46 5583 5498 6
Llangollen41 6533 6465 7
Ruthin36 8516 7404 10
Bodelwyddan26 11424 10433 8
Prestatyn Meliden26 10147 21174 20
Rhuddlan22 13413 11358 11
Tremeirchion18 15333 12336 12
Rhyl Trellewelyn22 12329 13308 14
Rhyl South17 17295 15320 13
Prestatyn South West12 21317 14230 17
Rhyl Tŷ Newydd21 14279 16306 15
Denbigh Lower11 22220 19285 16
Edeirnion17 16213 20183 19
Dyserth15 19248 17173 21
St Asaph West16 18225 18202 18
Trefnant12 2087 2474 27
St Asaph East9 23134 22149 22
Alyn Valley6 2592 23111 23
Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd Gwyddelwern6 2782 26107 24
Llandyrnog7 2486 2597 25
Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch5 2880 2786 26
Efenechdyd6 2652 2834 28
Moel Famau3 2947 2929 29

Prestatyn Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 20257
January 20256
December 202413
November 20242
October 202420

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202512
April 202510
March 202510
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20244

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Prestatyn Central in July 2025

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

1. B5120 (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Ash Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Dawson Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Stryd Fawr (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Dawson Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cassandra Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Knowles Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lon Goed (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Melyd Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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