Prestatyn Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Prestatyn's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This slight edge over the national benchmark, combined with the area's relatively low overall rate, underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in a built-up area that likely benefits from strong community engagement. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (45.2% of total), anti-social behaviour (19.1%), and shoplifting (9.5%)—illustrate a community grappling with interpersonal conflicts and public disorder, though these rates remain lower than many comparable urban centres. Seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween may have contributed to the persistence of violence and sexual offences, which are 32% above the UK average for this category. The lower-than-national levels of property crimes, particularly vehicle crime (52% below the UK average) and burglary (33% below), suggest that the area's layout or demographics may reduce opportunities for such offences. These patterns are consistent with a smaller built-up area where local shops and services dominate the economic landscape, limiting the scale of property-related crime compared to larger cities.

October 2025 saw notable reductions in anti-social behaviour (-20.0%) and shoplifting (-7.7%), likely reflecting the impact of local initiatives or seasonal factors such as shorter evenings. However, three categories experienced 100.0% increases: other crime, drugs, and bicycle theft, suggesting emerging challenges that may warrant closer attention. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 45.2% of all crimes and sitting 32% above the UK average. This disparity highlights a distinct trend in Prestatyn compared to national patterns, where such offences typically account for a lower proportion. The 11% increase in shoplifting over the UK average may be linked to the area's retail presence, though the overall decrease in this category offers a counterpoint to this observation.

Prestatyn's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 20.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.4 to 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar coastal communities during October, when darker evenings and local events like Halloween may influence crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents, a statistic that provides context for the scale of incidents relative to the population of 16,513. This monthly exposure rate is consistent with the area's character as a smaller built-up area, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to managing crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations.