Hawarden Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 marked a continued decline in crime for Hawarden, a built-up area within Flintshire, with an overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents—50% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national figure underscores the area's relative safety, though seasonal factors and local dynamics remain relevant. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34% of all reported crimes (17 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (20%, 10 incidents) and burglary (10%, 5 incidents). These figures align with Hawarden's character as a smaller, semi-rural community with limited commercial density, where property crimes are less common than in major urban centres. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and local festivals—likely influenced patterns, with outdoor events potentially contributing to higher reports of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall drop in crime compared to previous months suggests sustained community policing efforts or improved local engagement. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000) indicates Hawarden's rate is 51% below national levels, a significant divergence that may reflect the area's lower population density and reduced exposure to high-risk environments. While direct causes, the combination of local policing strategies and seasonal activity patterns likely plays a role in maintaining this lower crime profile.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends for Hawarden, with some categories rising while others fell. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 19% from 21 to 17 incidents, a decline consistent with the quieter summer evenings compared to the previous month's festival activity. Conversely, public order offences increased by 33.3% (from 3 to 4), possibly linked to the heightened presence of visitors during the peak tourist season. A sharp rise in possession of weapons offences—doubling from 0 to 1—raises specific concerns, though the single incident may be an outlier or tied to isolated incidents. Burglary remained stable at 5 incidents, but the category's rate (0.4 per 1,000) was 29% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a local vulnerability. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20% of all crimes, saw a 45% deficit compared to the UK average, suggesting effective community interventions or lower incident rates in this category. The most pronounced decrease was in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 70% (from 10 to 3), reflecting seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activities or targeted enforcement. These changes illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader trends, with Hawarden's crime profile remaining distinct from the UK average.

Hawarden's crime rate in July 2024 (4.2 per 1,000) represented a 19.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.2 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trend. This reduction translates to approximately 2 crimes reported per day in July, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible reminder of local security challenges. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 239 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Hawarden's population. This statistic underscores the area's relative safety, though it does not eliminate the need for vigilance. The population context—11,969 residents—means that each crime has a measurable impact on the community, particularly in areas with limited resources for rapid response. Comparing Hawarden's daily crime count to other areas highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies, though the 239:1 resident-to-crime ratio must be interpreted cautiously, as it reflects a monthly aggregate rather than daily frequency. The contrast with the UK average is stark, but the localised nature of Hawarden's crime data means that national benchmarks should be viewed as contextual rather than prescriptive. These figures provide a clear snapshot of how Hawarden's crime profile continues to diverge from broader national patterns.