Crime Rate in Prestatyn North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prestatyn North

The total recorded crimes in Prestatyn North, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prestatyn North crime rate of 5.39 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 North, encompassing approximately 7,611 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Prestatyn North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 10
  • Windermere Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Awelon Mor with total crimes: 3

How safe is Prestatyn North?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Prestatyn North reported a higher crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 583 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Prestatyn North witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Prestatyn North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 498 crimes compared to 418. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Prestatyn North witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Prestatyn North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Prestatyn North has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 5.39 ranking 7th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Prestatyn North crimes were 583. The crime rate of Prestatyn North in 2024 was 76.60 (year) or 6.38 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prestatyn North were around 498 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.43 (year) or 5.45 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prestatyn North)CrimesRank (Prestatyn North)CrimesRank (Prestatyn North)
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
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
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
December 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 202413
July 20246
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202523
March 202520
February 202521
January 20256
December 202413
November 202429
October 202414
September 202413
August 202422
July 202419
June 202432
May 202424

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 202412
September 20241
August 202417
July 202422
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
October 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Prestatyn North in May 2025

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

1. Bridge Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Windermere Drive (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Awelon Mor (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beach Road West (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sea Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Clos Gwaun Deau (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ceg-Y-Ffordd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ceri Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.