Broughton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a striking balance between property and violent crime, with property-related incidents (15) narrowly outpacing violent crimes (12). The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents is 34.5% below the UK average of 8.4, a consistent trend that positions Broughton as a relatively safe built-up area within Flintshire. The top crime category, violence and sexual offences (12 incidents), accounts for 33.3% of all reported crimes, but this rate is 37% below the UK average for the same category. Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) follows closely, representing 22.2% of total crimes and 17% below the national benchmark. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may contribute to the persistence of violence and anti-social behaviour, though the area's overall safety remains evident. Property crime categories such as other theft (5 incidents) and vehicle crime (3 incidents) show mixed comparisons to the UK: other theft is 38% above the national average, while vehicle crime is only 6% above. These variations suggest that local factors, such as the built-up area's layout or economic activity, may influence specific crime types. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (3 incidents) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) could reflect the area's smaller retail footprint or effective local policing strategies. As the season transitions into summer, the interplay between outdoor activity and crime patterns will warrant continued monitoring.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+300%), other theft (+100%), and vehicle crime (+100%), reflecting a notable shift in crime patterns. These spikes contrast with declines in shoplifting (-57.1%) and public order offences (-66.7%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity. The property crime category (15 incidents) narrowly outpaced violent crimes (12), but both remain significantly below UK averages: violence and sexual offences are 37% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 17% below. This balance may indicate a focus on property-related issues despite the area's overall safety profile. For residents, the 300% rise in criminal damage and arson is a concrete data point, highlighting the need for vigilance in community spaces. The UK comparison for other theft shows a 38% increase over the national average, a rare instance where Broughton's rate exceeds the UK benchmark for a specific category.

Broughton's crime rate in May 2024 rose slightly to 5.5 per 1,000, a 2.8% increase from the previous month's 5.3. This corresponds to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's relatively stable crime environment. Over the course of May, one crime occurred for every 183 residents, underscoring the monthly exposure context. With a population of 6,602, the localised nature of incidents suggests that most residents are not frequently affected, though the small number of crimes per capita could be attributed to the area's compact size and potentially lower population density compared to larger urban centres. This rate remains well below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting Broughton's consistent position as a safer area within Flintshire. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that the local population experiences significantly fewer violent crimes, which may be linked to community cohesion or effective local policing strategies.