Crime Rate in Prestatyn South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prestatyn South West

The total recorded crimes in Prestatyn South West, Denbighshire, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prestatyn South West crime rate of 2.43 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 South West, encompassing approximately 4,942 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Prestatyn South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Penrhwylfa with total crimes: 2
  • Lon Cadfan with total crimes: 1
  • St Margaret'S Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Prestatyn South West?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Prestatyn South West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 317 crimes compared to 441.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Prestatyn South West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Prestatyn South West had fewer crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 230 crimes compared to 418. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Prestatyn South West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Prestatyn South West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Prestatyn South West has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 21th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Prestatyn South West crimes were 317. The crime rate of Prestatyn South West in 2024 was 64.14 (year) or 5.35 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prestatyn South West were around 230 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.54 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prestatyn South West)CrimesRank (Prestatyn South West)CrimesRank (Prestatyn South West)
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
Prestatyn Meliden26 10147 21174 20
Rhuddlan22 13413 11358 11
Tremeirchion18 15333 12336 12
Rhyl Trellewelyn22 12329 13308 14
Rhyl South17 17295 15320 13
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 South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 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 (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Prestatyn South West in July 2025

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

1. Ffordd Penrhwylfa (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lon Cadfan (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. St Margaret'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Dwyfor Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bryn Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bangor Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Canterbury Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Chester Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lon Brynli (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Monmouth Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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