Bagillt Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bagillt’s July 2024 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places it 13.1% below the UK average of 8.4, a position that underscores the area’s relatively safer profile compared to the national picture. This rate, while modest, reflects the seasonal context of July—a peak summer month in Flintshire where schools are out, tourism is at its height, and festivals draw visitors to the region. The crime profile shows a clear dominance of violent and anti-social incidents, which together account for 67.5% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences, at 16 cases, were the most common category, followed closely by anti-social behaviour with 11 incidents. This pattern is consistent with other built-up areas in North Wales, where community-focused policing and local initiatives have historically contributed to managing such incidents. However, the data also reveals significant regional disparities: while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were higher than the UK average, categories like vehicle crime and other thefts were well below national figures. These contrasts may be partly explained by the area’s character as a small, tightly knit community with limited industrial activity, where the social fabric appears to have a mitigating effect on certain types of crime. The seasonal context of July, with its emphasis on outdoor events and tourism, may also have influenced the types of incidents reported, though any direct link between specific events and crime trends.

July 2024 saw a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one incident to five. This surge contrasts with a 66.7% drop in drug-related crimes, which fell from three to one. The shift in crime mix highlights a notable trend: while property crimes remained relatively low, violent and anti-social incidents dominated the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all crimes, slightly above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.0 per 1,000, was 38% above the national average for this category, reflecting patterns often seen in built-up areas with high community interaction. Conversely, vehicle crime and other thefts were significantly below the UK average, with vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.5. These disparities suggest a combination of local dynamics and broader regional trends without further data.

Bagillt's July 2024 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas of Flintshire, where crime rates often dip during summer months due to increased community engagement and outdoor activities. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When considering the monthly exposure, 1 in every 137 residents experienced a reported crime during July, a statistic that contextualises the safety profile of the area. This ratio is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be higher, though specific national data on monthly exposure is not provided. The population of 5,484 residents further underscores the manageable scale of crime in Bagillt, with the majority of incidents concentrated in a small proportion of the community.