Prestatyn Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Prestatyn’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 12.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and broader trends, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. These incidents accounted for 37.8% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 31% for the same category. Shoplifting emerged as another stark outlier, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 — 178% higher than the national average — likely driven by the town’s retail focus and the seasonal context of Halloween. The month also saw a notable rise in anti-social behaviour. from September, possibly due to targeted policing or community efforts. The data aligns with patterns seen in similar built-up areas in Wales, where retail zones and seasonal transitions often influence crime rates. October’s darker evenings and the timing of Halloween may have contributed to an increase in public order offences and violence, though these connections remain speculative without further analysis. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and other theft (0.5 per 1,000) suggest that property crime is not the primary concern in Prestatyn, unlike in some more densely populated urban centres. These findings highlight the importance of context-specific approaches to crime prevention, particularly in areas where seasonal and demographic factors intersect.

October saw a 100% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 0 to 3, and a similar jump in possession of weapons cases, which doubled from 0 to 2. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential underreporting or emerging trends. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 31.7%, from 41 to 28, possibly reflecting the impact of local initiatives or seasonal shifts. Shoplifting remained a stark outlier, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 — 178% above the UK average — likely tied to the town’s retail presence and the draw of Halloween. Violence and sexual offences also stood out, with a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 (31% above the UK average), which may be influenced by the area’s demographics and the effects of darker evenings. These figures highlight both areas of concern and unexpected declines, offering a mixed picture for residents.

Prestatyn's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 9.1 per 1,000 residents, a 15.3% increase from the previous month’s 7.9 per 1,000. This shift places the area 12.3% above the UK average, a gap that has widened over recent months. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 5 incidents per day over October, reflecting a consistent presence of crime in the built-up area. On a monthly scale, the exposure rate of 1-in-109 residents per month highlights the frequency of crime in a community of 16,513. While this rate is not extreme, it underscores the need for continued monitoring. The change from September to October may be linked to seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which can influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the drop in anti-social behaviour by 31.7% suggests some localised efforts may have had an impact, though this remains speculative without further data.