Bagillt Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bagillt's crime profile in May 2023 revealed a striking anomaly: burglary rates surged by 200%, a stark departure from the usual pattern. This unexpected spike, which saw the number of burglaries triple from one to three, contrasted with declines in other categories such as criminal damage and arson. The town's overall crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 5% above the UK average, a narrow but significant gap. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.8% of all crimes, with anti-social behaviour (26.1%) and public order offences (10.9%) following closely. These figures align with Bagillt's character as a built-up area within Flintshire, where social dynamics and seasonal factors—such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity—may contribute to fluctuations in crime. The dominance of violent and anti-social crimes suggests a need for targeted community engagement, while the unexpected rise in burglary could point to vulnerabilities in local property security. The data also highlights Bagillt's relative strength in certain areas: shoplifting and vehicle crime were both 56% and 59% below UK averages, respectively, indicating that these categories are not significant concerns in the town. As May transitioned into summer, the interplay of seasonal factors and local conditions will likely continue to shape crime trends in the coming months.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to three incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 60% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from five to two. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime, contributing 26.1% of total incidents, a figure 65% above the UK average. Other crime categories—such as drugs and other crime—each doubled from April's figures, highlighting an unexpected shift in the crime mix. The decrease in other theft by 33.3% and the 59% shortfall in shoplifting compared to the UK average suggest a combination of local factors. For residents, the 200% surge in burglary may signal heightened vulnerability in specific areas, warranting closer attention to property security measures.

Bagillt's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% increase from the previous month's 8.0 per 1,000. This places the area 5% above the UK average, a narrow but notable gap. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately one reported crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent nature of local incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 119 residents—a ratio that, when contextualised against the population of 5,484, illustrates the relatively low frequency of crime in Bagillt compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure figure suggests that while crime is present, it does not dominate the daily lives of residents. The population scale further underscores that even with a 5% gap above the UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable within the town's demographic context.