Broughton Flintshire Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,602, Broughton (Flintshire) recorded 37 crimes in October 2023, equating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents—30% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure places the area among the safer built-up areas in the UK, though the breakdown of crime types reveals distinct patterns. Shoplifting was the most prevalent offence, accounting for 32.4% of all crimes (12 cases), with a rate of 1.8 per 1,000—210% above the UK average. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween and shorter daylight hours, which could encourage retail crime in local stores. Violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average (56% below), saw a 27.3% decrease from September, reflecting the end of the academic term or reduced nightlife activity. Anti-social behaviour, which rose by 100% to 6 cases, and burglary, which doubled to 4 cases, highlight emerging concerns in October. The area’s crime profile, characterised by low overall rates but specific vulnerabilities in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, aligns with the characteristics of a small built-up area with limited commercial density but seasonal fluctuations in activity. These trends, combined with the UK’s broader context, suggest that Broughton’s crime profile is shaped by both local demographics and national seasonal rhythms.

October saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 6 incidents, and a similar surge in burglary, which jumped from 0 to 4 cases. Shoplifting also rose by 33.3%, with 12 incidents reported—210% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the 56% below UK average for violence and sexual offences (8 cases, down 27.3% from 11 in September) suggests a shift in crime focus from violent to property-related offences. Other theft and criminal damage both decreased by 25%, aligning with broader trends in the area. For residents, the daily crime count of one per day offers a tangible measure of local risk, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks.

In October 2023, Broughton (Flintshire) recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.2. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure as one crime for every 178 residents. When scaled to the area’s population of 6,602, this rate places Broughton significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a 30% reduction in overall crime. The daily crime count, while low, underscores the need for ongoing community vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors like shorter daylight hours and Halloween events may influence local crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average, though the increase from September suggests potential shifts in local dynamics that warrant monitoring.