Crime Rate in Prestatyn Meliden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prestatyn Meliden

The total recorded crimes in Prestatyn Meliden, Denbighshire, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prestatyn Meliden crime rate of 26.53 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Prestatyn Meliden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Ty Newydd with total crimes: 9
  • Tan-Y-Maes with total crimes: 3
  • Isfryn Road South with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Prestatyn Meliden has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 26.53 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prestatyn Meliden)CrimesRank (Prestatyn Meliden)CrimesRank (Prestatyn Meliden)
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 Central34 9459 9432 9
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 Meliden 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20241

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 20253
April 202512
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258

High Crime Locations Prestatyn Meliden in July 2025

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

1. Ffordd Ty Newydd (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Tan-Y-Maes (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Isfryn Road South (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ffordd Talargoch (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
6. Brynllys West (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Meliden Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
8. Llwyn Mesen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ffordd Pennant (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ffordd Talargoch (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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