Prestatyn Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Prestatyn recorded 91 crimes across its population of 16,513 residents, equating to a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 — 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to roughly one crime for every 181 residents over the course of the month, a rate that suggests the area remains relatively safer than the national average. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (29 incidents, 31.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (25 incidents, 27.5%) and shoplifting (12 incidents, 13.2%). These patterns reflect a mix of personal safety concerns and community-level issues. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours — likely contributed to lower overall crime rates, though the sharp rise in public order offences may indicate shifts in local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, while the most frequent category, were 28% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community engagement strategies in this area. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 53% above the national average, a figure that may be linked to local demographics or environmental factors such as high-density housing. The relatively low rates of burglary (1 incident, 0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (1 incident, 0.1 per 1,000) — both 67% and 76% below the UK average, respectively — could be attributed to the area's character as a smaller built-up area with fewer commercial or transport hubs. These data points illustrate a community where personal safety concerns dominate, but broader social issues such as anti-social behaviour remain areas for targeted intervention.

January 2025 saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from four to eight incidents. This surge may be linked to local events or weather-related factors. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both dropped sharply: burglary fell by 66.7% (from three to one incident), and vehicle crime declined by 50.0% (from two to one). These decreases align with seasonal patterns, as colder weather and shorter days may reduce opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained above the UK average, with 25 incidents recorded (1.5 per 1,000 residents) — 53% higher than the national figure. This suggests ongoing challenges in managing community disorder, particularly in areas with higher population density or transient populations. For residents, the sharp drop in burglary could be a practical reassurance, though the rise in public order offences indicates a need for continued vigilance in specific locations.

Prestatyn's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 29.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal trends typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 181 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the local population, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime remains relatively low compared to larger urban areas. The drop in overall crime rate may reflect reduced outdoor activity during colder weather, though the increase in public order offences highlights a shift in the nature of incidents. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Prestatyn's crime profile, while lower than the UK average, shows distinct variations in specific categories such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.