Hawarden Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked a notable shift in Hawarden's crime profile, with the overall rate of 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents placing the area 23.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates, though the month-on-month increase from January's 4.2 per 1,000 signals a recent uptick in activity. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.4%) and other theft (15.6%). These patterns align with Hawarden's status as a built-up area within Flintshire, where community dynamics and local infrastructure may influence crime distribution. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the observed trends, as reduced daylight and colder weather may drive certain types of crime indoors or alter patterns of social interaction. Hawarden's rate of violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) remains 20% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic factors may play a role in mitigating such incidents. However, anti-social behaviour in the area is 24% above the national average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in this category. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) further underscores Hawarden's distinct profile, shaped by its retail environment and community engagement strategies. These findings highlight the importance of contextualising crime data within both local and national frameworks to inform effective policy and public awareness.

February 2024 brought stark contrasts in Hawarden's crime trends, with shoplifting surging by 400% from a single reported incident in January to five in February. This dramatic increase, while unusual, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when retail activity may shift or localised pressures could contribute to such spikes. Concurrently, other theft rose by 150%, reflecting a broader uptick in property-related crimes. Hawarden's rate of violence and sexual offences—2.0 per 1,000—remains 20% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, suggesting that the area's crime profile continues to diverge from national trends in this category. However, anti-social behaviour in Hawarden (1.3 per 1,000) is 24% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, highlighting a specific challenge in managing community-level disruptions. These shifts illustrate the combination of local factors, with Hawarden's built-up character amplifying certain types of crime while mitigating others.

Hawarden's crime rate in February 2024 rose by 28.0% compared to January's 4.2 per 1,000, reaching 5.4 per 1,000. While this increase is notable, the area remains 23.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the average of 2 crimes per day in Hawarden offers a tangible measure of local activity, though this figure must be contextualised within the area's population of 11,969. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not negligible, reflects a relatively low frequency compared to national trends. This statistic underscores the importance of localised measures, as Hawarden's unique demographic and geographic profile—likely influenced by its status as a built-up area within Flintshire—may contribute to distinct crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the month-on-month rise, Hawarden's residents still experience a crime rate significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that broader systemic factors may play a role in maintaining this disparity.