Hawarden Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked an unexpected surge in drug-related crimes in Hawarden, a built-up area within Flintshire, where the overall crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 4.7% below the UK average. This figure, though modest, belies a complex mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (21 cases) dominating the landscape. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of tourism in nearby coastal areas—may have influenced these patterns, though Hawarden’s inland location suggests other factors are at play. Public order offences (17 cases) were 109% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 53% below average rate for criminal damage and arson. This divergence highlights the area’s unique challenges, where social disorder appears to be a more pressing issue than property-related crimes. The relatively low rate of burglary (4 cases) and other theft (4 cases) could be attributed to Hawarden’s smaller population and lower levels of commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. However, the 100% increase in drug-related crimes from zero to one incident raises questions about localised trends that may warrant further attention. The overall crime rate, while slightly below the UK average, reflects the interplay of seasonal factors, community dynamics, and the area’s character as a smaller built-up area within a rural county.

June 2023 saw sharp increases in three categories: drugs (100% rise from 0 to 1), burglary (100% increase from 2 to 4), and possession of weapons (100% jump from 0 to 1). These spikes, though numerically small, indicate potential shifts in local activity or policing focus. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 75% (from 4 to 1), a drop that may reflect seasonal changes, such as reduced foot traffic in non-tourist months or improved retail security measures. The crime mix also shows stark contrasts with national averages: public order offences are 109% above the UK rate, while criminal damage and arson are 53% below. This divergence underscores Hawarden’s unique profile, where social disorder appears to be a more pressing issue than property-related crimes. For residents, the 75% reduction in shoplifting offers a tangible benefit, suggesting that targeted interventions or natural seasonal factors may have contributed to this decline.

Hawarden's crime rate in June 2023 rose 12.7% compared to May's 7.2 per 1,000, reaching 8.1 per 1,000—a rate that places the area 4.7% below the UK average. Locally, this equates to roughly 3 crimes per day over the month, or one crime for every 123 residents. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct profile. Daily crime figures highlight the persistent presence of low-level incidents, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences forming a significant portion of the total. The population context—11,969 residents—means that even minor shifts in crime rates can have visible impacts on community safety. Hawarden’s rate, though modest, reflects the area’s unique challenges, such as the concentration of public order offences and the relatively high incidence of anti-social behaviour compared to national benchmarks. These patterns suggest that localised factors, such as community dynamics or environmental features, may play a role in shaping crime trends.