Hawarden Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,969 residents, 75 crimes were recorded in Hawarden during May 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 people. This rate is 25% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a notable disparity that suggests local factors may contribute to lower overall crime levels. The breakdown of crimes reveals a marked focus on violent and disorderly conduct: violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.7% of all reported incidents (32 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (25.3%, 19 cases) and public order offences (20.0%, 15 cases). These patterns align with the seasonal context of May, which includes longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, potentially amplifying incidents of public order breaches and violent confrontations. While property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remained low (1.3% of total crimes), the relative absence of such offences compared to the UK average may reflect Hawarden’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community with fewer commercial or high-traffic zones. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, yet Hawarden’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000 is just 5% below, indicating that violent crime remains a significant local concern despite the overall lower crime rate. This contrast underscores the complexity of crime dynamics, where certain categories may be influenced by local demographics or environmental factors distinct from national trends.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with violence and sexual offences rising by 77.8% (from 18 to 32 cases) compared to the previous month. This surge may be linked to the seasonal shift towards warmer weather and extended evenings, which often correlate with higher rates of alcohol-fuelled incidents. Concurrently, possession of weapons and bicycle theft both doubled, with each category moving from zero to one reported incident—a significant change that could signal emerging trends or underreporting in prior months. Conversely, other theft, vehicle crime, and shoplifting all decreased by 50% or 75%, respectively, suggesting that targeted efforts or seasonal patterns may have temporarily curbed these offences. Public order offences, at 15 cases, were 106% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a localised challenge that may stem from Hawarden’s built-up area status and associated social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, though 10% above the UK average, remained a key concern, with 19 incidents reported. These figures illustrate a crime profile shaped by both local conditions and broader national trends, with certain categories requiring closer attention from local authorities.

The crime rate in Hawarden for May 2024 (6.3 per 1,000) represents an 8.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000, indicating a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly two crimes reported each day in Hawarden—a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the area’s relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many larger urban centres but comparable to other small built-up areas in the UK. When scaled to the population, this suggests that Hawarden’s residents face a crime risk that is both manageable and distinct from the national average. The previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000 provides context for the current increase, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. This comparison reinforces the idea that Hawarden’s crime profile is influenced by its specific characteristics, such as its size and community structure, rather than broader national patterns. The daily and monthly exposure figures offer residents a concrete understanding of their personal risk, with the 2-per-day rate likely to be perceived as low given the area’s compact nature and potential for swift police response.