Hawarden Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Hawarden during September 2023 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by local characteristics and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.9% of all reported incidents, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). This concentration of violent crime may reflect the town's role as a commuter hub with transient populations, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of such offences. However, Hawarden's overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents remains 36.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting the area's generally lower risk profile. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (18% of total crimes), was 33% below the UK average (0.9 vs 1.3 per 1,000), due to community cohesion efforts or effective local policing. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and university freshers' week—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased social activity contributing to both the rise in criminal damage and arson and the decline in shoplifting as foot traffic shifted. This interplay between transient populations and local crime dynamics creates a unique profile for Hawarden, where violent crime remains prominent but overall rates remain comparatively low.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 300% (2 to 8 cases), marking an unusual spike in this category. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 83.3% (6 to 1) and burglary dropped by 80% (5 to 1), potentially reflecting seasonal changes linked to the start of the academic year. The crime mix revealed a significant disparity between Hawarden and the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 33% below the national rate (0.9 vs 1.3 per 1,000). Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (45.9% of total crimes), remained 16% below the UK average (2.3 vs 2.7 per 1,000). These shifts underscore the area's unique dynamics, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower rates of anti-social behaviour despite the presence of higher violent crime proportions. A resident would find the 83.3% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, suggesting a possible correlation with reduced foot traffic during the back-to-school period.

Hawarden's crime rate in September 2023 (5.1 per 1,000 residents) represents a 35.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This decline suggests a stabilisation in local crime patterns following a period of relative volatility. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 reported crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the town's small population of 11,969. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents during September, illustrating a low frequency of incidents relative to the population size. This statistic provides a tangible sense of scale for residents, showing that while crime exists, it remains rare in the context of Hawarden's demographics. The reduction in overall crime rate also contrasts with the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks.