Prestatyn South West crime figures: 32 offences reported in September, up 88% on August

Prestatyn South West recorded 32 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 88% on August (17), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 18 reports, or 56% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and drugs (2).

Neighbourhood officers currently list rhyl town centre, retail crime: marina quay, abergele and pensarn and prestatyn high street and retail park as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	18	12	+6
Anti-social behaviour	5	2	+3
Public order	2	1	+1
Other theft	2	0	new
Other crime	2	0	new
Drugs	2	0	new
Vehicle crime	1	0	new
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Criminal damage and arson	0	1	−1
Total	32	17	+15

Where it was reported

1. On or near Bryn Court: 5
2. On or near Alexandra Drive: 4
3. On or near Canterbury Drive: 3
4. On or near Lon Ceiriog: 3
5. On or near Ffordd Pant Y Celyn: 3
6. On or near Lon Cynan: 2

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 16
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 6
• Awaiting court outcome: 4
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1

Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.