Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LL20 · Denbighshire
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LL19 · Denbighshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llangollen has less crime — 26 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Prestatyn recorded substantially more crime than Llangollen in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 26, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llangollen sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Public order (4), while Prestatyn has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llangollen recorded fewer crimes than Prestatyn — 26 vs 97 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Llangollen is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llangollen saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Prestatyn had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Llangollen recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 97).