Broughton Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,602 residents, Broughton recorded 45 crimes in October 2025, equating to 6.8 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 11.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (15 incidents, 33.3% of total), shoplifting (12 incidents, 26.7%), and anti-social behaviour (7 incidents, 15.6%). These figures contrast with UK averages for shoplifting, which is 186% higher in Broughton, and anti-social behaviour, which is 13% lower. Seasonal factors may partly explain the patterns: October’s darker evenings and Halloween activities could influence both violent crime and anti-social behaviour. monthly decline. The area’s crime profile aligns with a small built-up area in rural Flintshire, where property crimes and public order issues are more prevalent than in densely populated urban centres. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) suggests limited exposure to motor-related theft, a common feature in areas with fewer car parks and commuter traffic. The mix of violent and property crimes mirrors broader UK trends, though the sharp rise in shoplifting indicates localized pressures, linked to retail activity or seasonal shopping patterns.

October 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in crime types. Shoplifting surged by 500% (from 2 to 12 incidents), far exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (Broughton’s rate was 1.8 per 1,000). This spike may reflect increased foot traffic during pre-Christmas preparations or Halloween-related disruptions. Violence and sexual offences also rose sharply, up 114.3% (from 7 to 15 incidents), though Broughton’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000 remains 14% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Vehicle crime doubled (from 0 to 1 incident), a 100% increase, though this category remains 52% below the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 25% (from 4 to 3 incidents), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 22.2% (from 9 to 7), suggesting some success in addressing community disorder. Shoplifting’s 186% above UK average highlights a specific vulnerability, possibly tied to Broughton’s retail infrastructure or policing focus. Residents may find the shoplifting data particularly relevant, as it underscores a need for targeted interventions in local businesses.

Broughton’s crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 in October 2025 marks a 55.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This jump translates to approximately 1 reported crime per day (45 incidents over 31 days), a figure that may feel more pronounced to residents given the area’s small population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 11.7% lower than the UK average. However, the sharp rise from September to October suggests temporary factors, such as seasonal events or shifting community dynamics. Broughton’s population of 6,602 means that each resident faces a 0.68% chance of being directly involved in a crime, a probability that is lower than the UK average but has increased from the previous month. The contrast between Broughton’s relatively low overall rate and its high shoplifting rate (1.8 per 1,000) illustrates a nuanced picture: while the area is safer in aggregate, specific categories like retail theft require closer attention. This disparity may reflect the limited scale of Broughton’s economy compared to larger urban centres, where property crimes dominate, but local retailers face unique pressures from transient populations or seasonal shopping trends.