Prestatyn Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Prestatyn’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 10.4 per 1,000, placing the area 30% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This elevated rate reflects a combination of local dynamics, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile at 41.9% of all reported incidents. The area’s profile is shaped by its character as a coastal town within Denbighshire, where seasonal factors like darker evenings and the approach of Halloween may influence crime patterns. While violent crime rates—particularly those involving sexual offences—exceeded UK averages by 63%, property-related crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime were lower, at 41% and 62% below national levels respectively. This contrast suggests that while certain aspects of crime are amplified by local conditions, others may benefit from community-specific deterrents. The dominance of anti-social behaviour (17.4% of all crimes) and criminal damage (9.3%) underscores the need for targeted interventions in public spaces. These trends are consistent with the seasonal context of October, a time when reduced daylight hours and community events may heighten tensions or create opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the stability in the overall rate compared to the previous month indicates that no single factor has driven a dramatic shift in the area’s crime profile.

October 2023 saw notable decreases in shoplifting (-35.7%) and anti-social behaviour (-26.8%), suggesting potential success in local initiatives or seasonal factors such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, other crime and robbery both rose by 100%, indicating emerging concerns that may require further attention. The area’s violent crime rate—4.4 per 1,000—was 63% above the UK average, a stark contrast to burglary and vehicle crime, which were 41% and 62% below national levels respectively. These disparities highlight a mix of challenges and relative strengths in Prestatyn’s crime profile. For residents, the sharp increase in other crime (from 0 to 2 incidents) may signal the need for heightened vigilance in areas where such offences typically occur.

Prestatyn’s crime rate in October 2023 remained stable at 10.6 per 1,000, a -1.7% decrease from the previous month. This suggests a consistent pattern of activity despite seasonal transitions. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day, a figure that reflects local conditions without direct UK comparisons. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 96 residents over the course of October, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the month-on-month stability indicates no sharp spikes or drops. The population context further underscores that crime remains a regular, though not extreme, part of life in Prestatyn, with no single factor driving a dramatic shift in the data.