Crime Rate in Prestatyn North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prestatyn North

The total recorded crimes in Prestatyn North, Denbighshire, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prestatyn North crime rate of 6.04 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Prestatyn North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windermere Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Norton Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Ferguson Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Prestatyn North has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 6.04 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prestatyn North)CrimesRank (Prestatyn North)CrimesRank (Prestatyn North)
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
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
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 North 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202519
May 202513
April 202523
March 202520
February 202521
January 20256
December 202413
November 202429
October 202414

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
December 20244
October 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 202412

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Prestatyn North in July 2025

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

1. Windermere Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Norton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ferguson Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
4. Bridge Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grasmere Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. East Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clos Pry Copyn (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Glan Traeth (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Glan Mor (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queens Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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