Prestatyn Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Prestatyn's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.6% above the UK average of 7.7. The area's crime profile was dominated by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31.3% of all reported incidents—41 cases in total. This rate, 2.5 per 1,000 residents, is 114% higher than the UK average for the same category, a significant deviation that may reflect local factors such as the start of the academic year and increased social activity in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, with 39 incidents (2.4 per 1,000 residents), representing 29.8% of all crimes and 8% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, was 106% above the UK rate, highlighting a challenge in retail areas. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activity and the start of university freshers' week—likely contributes to these patterns, as heightened foot traffic and social interactions may increase opportunities for anti-social behaviour and petty theft. While property crimes (43 incidents) and violent crimes (39 incidents) each accounted for roughly a third of total reports, the dominance of anti-social behaviour suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. The slight increase in vehicle crime, though limited to one incident, underscores the importance of monitoring shifts in crime types as the year progresses.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, with one incident reported after none in August. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity in parking areas near local businesses or schools. Anti-social behaviour rose by 5.1% compared to August, reaching 41 incidents—2.5 per 1,000 residents, a rate 114% above the UK average. This disparity suggests a local factor, potentially linked to the start of the academic year and increased foot traffic in public spaces. Conversely, bicycle theft fell sharply by 66.7%, from three to one incident, due to seasonal changes in cycling activity. Public order offences also decreased by 56.3%, from 16 to 7, indicating a shift in crime mix toward anti-social behaviour and violence. These trends underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns in the area, influenced by both seasonal and community-specific factors.

Prestatyn's crime rate in September 2024 fell 27.2% compared to the previous month, dropping from 10.9 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns in built-up areas, where summer activity wanes and community engagement may shift. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day in September, a figure that, while local, provides context for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when considered alongside the population of 16,513, suggests a relatively low level of personal risk compared to broader UK averages. This statistic, however, does not account for variations in crime distribution across different parts of the area or the nature of incidents, which may affect individual perceptions of safety differently.