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 May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prestatyn South West crime rate of 3.24 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Prestatyn South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Durlston Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Hardwyn Drive 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 May 2025 the Prestatyn South West has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 3.24 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prestatyn South West)CrimesRank (Prestatyn South West)CrimesRank (Prestatyn South West)
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
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 South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 202434
May 20246

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Prestatyn South West in May 2025

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

1. Alexandra Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Durlston Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Hardwyn Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bryn Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Exeter Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Winchester Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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