Crime Rate in Prestatyn East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prestatyn East

The total recorded crimes in Prestatyn East, Denbighshire, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prestatyn East crime rate of 14.13 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 East, encompassing approximately 3,398 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Prestatyn East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Prestatyn East?

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

  • Relative to Denbighshire:

    • In 2024, Prestatyn East reported a higher crime volume than the Denbighshire average, with 784 crimes compared to 441. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Prestatyn East witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

    • In 2023, Prestatyn East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Denbighshire average, with 713 crimes compared to 418. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Prestatyn East witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 28 other areas in the Denbighshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Prestatyn East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Prestatyn East has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 14.13 ranking 5th out of 28 in the Denbighshire, UK

In 2024, the total Prestatyn East crimes were 784. The crime rate of Prestatyn East in 2024 was 230.72 (year) or 19.23 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prestatyn East were around 713 crimes with yearly crime rate of 209.82 (year) or 17.49 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Denbighshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prestatyn East)CrimesRank (Prestatyn East)CrimesRank (Prestatyn East)
Rhyl West243 13,078 12,884 1
Rhyl South West76 21,286 21,344 2
Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan64 3947 3819 3
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 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 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 202419
November 202424
October 202417
September 202416
August 202427
July 202420
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 202526
February 20259
January 202514
December 20247
November 202416
October 202411
September 202421
August 20249
July 202414
June 202446
May 202415

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202432
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202513
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 202411
October 202415
September 202420
August 20248
July 20244
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 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
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Prestatyn East in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Morley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Cae'R Nant (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hafod Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Lon Alwen (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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