Broughton Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broughton's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects the combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics in a built-up area of Flintshire. The most prevalent crime type was shoplifting, accounting for 37.8% of all reported incidents—17 cases in total. This category, at 2.6 per 1,000, was 356% above the UK average, a disparity that likely stems from the area's retail presence and the heightened activity during the Christmas shopping period. Violence and sexual offences followed, making up 28.9% of the total, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000—22% below the UK average. This lower rate may be attributable to Broughton's relatively small population and limited nightlife venues compared to larger urban centres. Other theft, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 73% above the UK average, suggesting a particular vulnerability in specific retail or residential areas. The seasonal context of December—marked by dark evenings, empty homes over holidays, and the peak of Christmas shopping—likely contributed to these patterns. The data underscores the importance of localized analysis in understanding crime trends, as national averages often obscure the specific dynamics at play in small communities.

December 2025 marked a stark shift in Broughton's crime profile, with shoplifting surging by 466.7%—jumping from three to 17 incidents. This spike, though unexplained by the data, aligns with seasonal patterns of increased retail activity during the Christmas shopping period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 75%, declining from eight to two incidents, a drop that may reflect reduced public gatherings during the holiday season. The area's violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 22% below the UK average, a consistent trend that likely reflects Broughton's relatively small population and lower density of nightlife venues. Drugs-related offences doubled from zero to two incidents, a change that may signal increased enforcement or shifting patterns in illicit activity. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime in small communities, where a few incidents can significantly alter statistical profiles.

Broughton's crime rate in December 2025 rose by 32.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.2 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in crime patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a small built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 6,602, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 147 residents, a metric that highlights the relative safety of Broughton compared to larger urban centres. However, this monthly aggregate does not account for the concentration of specific crime types—such as shoplifting, which dominates the local landscape—nor does it capture the volatility of month-on-month fluctuations. The population context suggests that while individual residents face a manageable risk, the overall rate remains below the UK average, indicating a broader trend of lower crime prevalence in rural and semi-rural areas of Wales.