Broughton (Flintshire) Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton (Flintshire) recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, placing it 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7. The most common crime category was shoplifting, which accounted for 38.1% of all incidents—293% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences followed, making up 21.4% of the total, but remained 48% below the national rate. Other theft and anti-social behaviour each contributed 11.9% of reported crimes, with the latter’s 400% month-on-month increase marking one of the most significant shifts in the data. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the elongation of evenings, may have influenced these patterns. The area’s crime profile suggests a combination of local characteristics, including its built-up nature within Flintshire and the influence of retail activity, which could explain the elevated shoplifting rates. However, the relatively low rates of violent crime and public order offences indicate that Broughton’s environment may not align with the high-risk areas typically associated with such categories. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions that address the specific drivers of shoplifting while maintaining the current measures that contribute to the area’s overall safety.

March 2024 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 400%—from one reported incident to five—highlighting a significant shift in community dynamics. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson (from zero to three), suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as the transition to longer evenings, which may have altered patterns of public activity. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained the most prevalent crime, accounting for 38.1% of all incidents, a figure 293% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This disparity may reflect Broughton’s retail infrastructure or local economic conditions. Violence and sexual offences remained below the UK average, with a 48% deficit, indicating the effectiveness of community initiatives or the absence of high-risk environments typically associated with such crimes.

Broughton's crime rate in March 2024 rose sharply from 3.8 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 67.8% increase compared to February. This surge contrasts with the area's historical position below the UK average, now at 16.9% lower than the national rate of 7.7. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately one crime per day in March, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 157 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate, though modest, underscores the importance of consistent policing and community engagement in maintaining local safety. The population context also reveals that Broughton’s smaller size amplifies the visibility of each incident, making community awareness and response particularly critical.