Crap Towns / Prestatyn / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Prestatyn?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 39 problems in Prestatyn were reported on FixMyStreet: 23.4 per 10,000 people, 15% higher than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 8 reports (4.8 per 10,000 people, 41% higher than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 8 | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 1 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 1 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 1 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 3 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 24 | 14.4 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Holywell | 14.1 km | 65.9 |
| Denbigh | 16.1 km | 39.6 |
| Kinmel Bay | 8.1 km | 27.7 |
| Prestatyn | – | 23.4 |
| Rhyl | 4.8 km | 23.0 |
| Abergele | 13.0 km | 18.7 |
| Bagillt | 14.2 km | 15.1 |
| Meols | 18.5 km | 4.0 |
| West Kirby | 16.6 km | 0.7 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |