Broughton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shoplifting emerged as the dominant crime category in Broughton during April 2025, accounting for 40.9% of the 22 reported crimes. This figure, at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, places the area 112% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a significant disparity in retail-related offences. The overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 57.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7, underscoring Broughton’s relatively low crime profile. Violent crimes, though lower than shoplifting, still accounted for 27.3% of incidents, with 6 cases recorded—66% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed with 13.6% of total crimes, also significantly below the national average. These patterns may be influenced by Broughton’s character as a smaller built-up area within Flintshire, where community dynamics and limited urban density could mitigate certain types of crime. Seasonal factors in April, including the Easter period and spring weather, likely contributed to shifts in activity patterns, with outdoor spaces reducing opportunities for indoor offences while increasing foot traffic in retail areas. The interplay between these factors suggests that while shoplifting remains a pressing concern, the broader crime picture reflects a safer environment compared to the UK as a whole.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 12.5% to 9 incidents—accounting for 40.9% of total crimes. This rise, though modest, places Broughton’s shoplifting rate 112% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, suggesting a specific vulnerability in retail environments. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 57.1%, from 14 to 6 incidents, a decline that may reflect seasonal changes as Easter and spring weather encourage more outdoor activity. Other crime also rose by 100%, with two incidents reported. The reduction in public order offences—down 66.7% to one incident—aligns with broader decreases in anti-social behaviour, which dropped from 3 to 1. These shifts highlight a dynamic interplay between seasonal factors and local enforcement efforts, with retail areas likely remaining a focal point for crime prevention strategies. A resident would find the shoplifting statistics particularly relevant, as they indicate a need for targeted measures in local stores.

Broughton's crime rate in April 2025 fell by 37.2% compared to March 2025, reflecting a marked decline from 5.3 to 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as springtime activity may shift from indoor to outdoor spaces, potentially reducing opportunities for certain offences. On a daily basis, Broughton recorded an average of one crime per day over the month, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 300 residents—a statistic that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 6,602, illustrates the sparse nature of criminal activity. This sparse distribution contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the density of reported crimes is higher. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s safety profile, suggesting that residents face significantly lower exposure to crime than the national average. These figures, while modest in absolute terms, are consistent with the area’s character as a smaller, rural or semi-rural built-up zone where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to lower crime rates.