Broughton Flintshire Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton (Flintshire) maintained a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, a figure that is 45.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This continued underperformance relative to national standards reflects a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and the area's demographic profile as a smaller built-up area with lower population density. The top three crime types — shoplifting (31.0% of total), violence and sexual offences (24.1%), and other theft (13.8%) — highlight a mix of retail-focused and personal safety concerns. Shoplifting's prominence (9 incidents) is particularly noteworthy, as it is 133% above the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be linked to Broughton's retail presence and August's role as a peak holiday month, when unoccupied homes and increased tourist activity could create opportunities for theft. Violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average (58% below), remain a concern given their 24.1% share of total crimes. The area's overall safety is reinforced by the fact that property crimes (15 incidents) account for 51.7% of all reported offences, a balance that suggests no single category dominates the crime profile. However, the seasonal context of August — with its mix of holiday activity and potential for transient populations — may contribute to the specific patterns observed, particularly the spike in shoplifting. These trends underscore the importance of targeted awareness in retail areas, even as the broader crime rate remains significantly below national levels.

August 2023 brought notable shifts in Broughton's crime profile, with burglary and other crime both rising by 100% compared to July. This increase, from zero to one incident in each category, contrasts with a 50% decline in public order offences and a 46.2% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 13 to 7 incidents. The most significant spike was in shoplifting, which rose by 50% (6 to 9 incidents), pushing the category 133% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This surge aligns with August being a peak holiday month, when empty homes and increased foot traffic may contribute to retail theft. Conversely, anti-social behaviour remained 65% below the UK average (0.5 vs 1.4 per 1,000), suggesting that community cohesion efforts may be effective in this built-up area. Residents should be particularly vigilant in retail zones, where shoplifting rates are now the highest proportion of total crimes (31.0%) — a shift from July's more balanced distribution between property and violent crimes.

Broughton's crime rate in August 2023 (4.4 per 1,000 residents) marks a 14.8% decrease from July's 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels. This reduction aligns with the area's overall position of being 45.7% below the UK average (8.1 per 1,000), a gap that has remained consistent despite seasonal fluctuations. Daily crime figures show an average of one reported incident per day over the month, a low frequency that contrasts with larger urban areas where daily rates often exceed two incidents. When scaled to the local population of 6,602, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 228 residents — a statistic that underscores the relatively safe environment in Broughton compared to national benchmarks. This rate is particularly notable in a built-up area, where higher population density typically correlates with increased crime rates. The combination of low property crime (15 incidents) and stable violent crime (7 incidents) further reinforces the area's position as a safer alternative to the UK average, though vigilance is still warranted given the specific spikes in certain categories.