Crime Rate in Prestatyn Meliden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prestatyn Meliden

The total recorded crimes in Prestatyn Meliden, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prestatyn Meliden crime rate of 11.22 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 Meliden, encompassing approximately 980 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Prestatyn Meliden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Talargoch with total crimes: 2
  • Ffordd Bryniau with total crimes: 2
  • The Paddock with total crimes: 1

How safe is Prestatyn Meliden?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Prestatyn Meliden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 147 crimes compared to 441.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Prestatyn Meliden recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Prestatyn Meliden had fewer crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 174 crimes compared to 418. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Prestatyn Meliden recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Denbighshire, Prestatyn Meliden has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Prestatyn Meliden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Prestatyn Meliden has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 11.22 ranking 22th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Prestatyn Meliden crimes were 147. The crime rate of Prestatyn Meliden in 2024 was 150.00 (year) or 12.50 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prestatyn Meliden were around 174 crimes with yearly crime rate of 177.55 (year) or 14.80 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prestatyn Meliden)CrimesRank (Prestatyn Meliden)CrimesRank (Prestatyn Meliden)
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
Prestatyn Central33 11459 9432 9
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
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 Meliden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
June 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Prestatyn Meliden in May 2025

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

1. Ffordd Talargoch (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ffordd Bryniau (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. The Paddock (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Meliden Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ffordd Bryn Melyd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Isfryn Road South (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pwll-Y-Bont (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Roundwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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