Hawarden Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Hawarden's November 2023 crime profile, accounting for 41.8% of all reported incidents. With an overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents—38.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000—the built-up area within Flintshire continues to show a markedly safer profile than national trends. The dominance of violent crimes, which reached 23 cases (1.9 per 1,000), contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting local factors such as community policing or demographic characteristics may be influencing this pattern. Anti-social behaviour, at 8 cases (14.6% of total crimes), remains a persistent issue but is 33% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's smaller population or targeted interventions. Public order offences, however, rose 32% above the UK average to 8 cases, a figure that may be partially explained by November's Bonfire Night events, which often coincide with increased public gatherings. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Black Friday shopping, and the approach of winter—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime types, with retail-focused offences such as shoplifting (4 cases) remaining below the UK average (45% lower). This data underscores Hawarden's unique crime profile, shaped by its position as a built-up area within a rural county, where urban and rural dynamics intersect. While violent crime remains the primary concern, the overall low rates and strategic declines in certain categories indicate a combination of local initiatives and broader socioeconomic factors.

November saw notable shifts in Hawarden's crime profile, with possession of weapons rising by 100% to 1 incident and criminal damage and arson doubling to 5 cases. These increases contrast with sharp declines in anti-social behaviour (-55.6%) and vehicle crime (-25%), likely reflecting seasonal patterns such as reduced foot traffic during dark evenings. Violent crimes remained the dominant category at 41.8% of total reports, significantly below the UK average for violence (2.6 per 1,000 vs 2.65 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, though down from 18 to 8 cases, still accounted for 14.6% of all crimes, a rate 33% below the UK average. Public order offences, however, rose 32% above the UK average, possibly linked to Bonfire Night events. Residents may find the 5.5% drop in vehicle crime (from 4 to 3 cases) particularly relevant, suggesting improved security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes.

Hawarden's November 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 5.2% decline from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend in local crime management. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 2 reported crimes per day across the built-up area, a figure that aligns with the area's relatively low overall crime profile compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 218 residents—a ratio that underscores the area's safety relative to its population size. When compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, Hawarden's rate remains significantly lower, highlighting the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community initiatives. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises these figures: with 11,969 residents, the monthly exposure to crime is manageable, though fluctuations in specific categories like public order offences and weapon possession suggest areas for targeted intervention.