Hawarden Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hawarden's August 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 57.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area's relatively safe environment. This built-up area within Flintshire, which likely combines elements of a commuter town and small urban centre, sees violence and sexual offences as the most prevalent category, accounting for 47.6% of total crimes (20 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 incidents, 23.8%) and public order offences (4 incidents, 9.5%). These figures suggest a community where interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct are more common than property-related crimes, a pattern that may reflect the area's demographic profile and local social dynamics. Seasonal factors in August, including the peak of the holiday season, may have influenced crime patterns, though the data does not show a significant increase in burglary or theft from the person—categories typically associated with tourist activity. The low property crime rate (7 incidents, 1.7 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 further supports the notion of a stable, low-risk environment. While violence and sexual offences remain the primary concern, their rate is still 37% below the national average, indicating effective local interventions or community resilience. The absence of a major spike in any category, combined with the consistent below-average performance across most crime types, illustrates a place where crime prevention efforts have likely contributed to sustained safety, though the seasonal context of August—characterised by increased tourism and transient populations—may have introduced some complexity to the crime picture.

August 2024 saw a 17.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 17 to 20 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns in public activity. This category remains 37% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting Hawarden's consistently lower violent crime profile. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50.0% compared to July, with only one reported incident in August, a stark contrast to the two incidents recorded in July. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23.8% of total crimes, was 44% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The most striking UK comparison lies in bicycle theft, where Hawarden's rate of 0.1 per 1,000 was 11% above the national average of 0.1 per 1,000, indicating a minor but notable discrepancy that may warrant further investigation into local cycling infrastructure or theft prevention measures.

Hawarden's August 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 16.0% decline from July's 4.2 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend in recent months. This places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, with the gap widening to 57.3% below. Daily crime figures show an average of one reported incident per day over the 31-day period, a rate that would translate to one crime occurring for every 285 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides context for local residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime here remains lower than the national average. When scaled to Hawarden's population of 11,969, the 42 reported crimes equate to a manageable level of risk, with no single category dominating the statistics to an alarming degree. The combination of low property crime rates and controlled violent crime levels suggests a stable community profile, though the slight increase in violence and sexual offences deserves closer attention within the broader trend.