Hawarden Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in June 2024 was the 400% surge in burglary and other theft, both rising from one to five incidents. This dramatic increase, which far outpaced any other category, contrasts with the overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents—36.6% below the UK average of 8.2. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.9% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.7%) and criminal damage and arson (16.1%). This mix of violent and property crimes highlights the area's complex crime profile, which remains significantly safer than the national average. Seasonal factors may play a role in these patterns, as June marks the start of summer when tourism and outdoor activity typically rise. However, the sharp increase in burglary and other theft defies expectations for a season usually associated with lower property crime rates. This anomaly may be linked to specific local circumstances, such as temporary changes in resident behaviour or unseasonal weather patterns affecting security practices. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, but Hawarden's rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 35% lower, suggesting a combination of community factors and effective policing strategies. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson—though still below the UK average for most categories—rose to 0.8 per 1,000, 31% above the national figure of 0.6 per 1,000. These figures underscore the need for nuanced analysis of Hawarden's unique crime dynamics, which are shaped by its built-up area characteristics and proximity to Flintshire's rural landscape.

June 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and other theft both surging by 400% compared to May. This increase, from one to five incidents each, marks one of the most significant month-on-month changes in the area's recent history. Violent crimes, however, declined by 34.4% (from 32 to 21), a trend that contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which remains 35% below the national rate. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply, down 42.1% (from 19 to 11), while public order offences dropped 80% (from 15 to 3). These decreases may reflect seasonal factors, such as the start of summer holidays reducing opportunities for anti-social behaviour. Criminal damage and arson rose by 233.3% (from 3 to 10), a figure that exceeds the UK average for this category by 31%, suggesting a need for targeted local responses to property-related crimes.

Hawarden's crime rate in June 2024 dropped to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 17.4% decrease from May's 6.3 per 1,000. This places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, with the gap widening over the past year. On a daily basis, Hawarden recorded approximately two crimes per day in June, a figure that aligns with the area's historically low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 193 residents, a statistic that contextualises the relative safety of the built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Hawarden's crime rate is 36.6% lower, reflecting a consistent trend of lower-than-average violent crime and property crime rates. This disparity may be partly explained by Hawarden's smaller population and less densely populated urban structure, which can limit opportunities for certain types of crime.