Hawarden Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Hawarden’s crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 43.4% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 9.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, despite the dominance of violent crime, may reflect the area’s urban character and local policing effectiveness. The prevalence of violence and sexual offences (36 cases) is consistent with Hawarden’s status as a built-up area within Flintshire, where higher population density and social interactions could contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour (16 cases) and public order offences (9 cases) further highlight the challenges of managing community spaces in a small urban setting. Seasonal factors also play a role: November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night likely increase opportunities for public disorder, while Black Friday shopping may exacerbate tensions in retail areas. Property crimes remain subdued, with shoplifting and burglary both declining month-on-month. This contrast between violent and property crime trends suggests that Hawarden’s crime profile is shaped more by social dynamics than economic factors, a pattern common in smaller urban centres where community policing and local initiatives may have a measurable impact.

November saw a 300% increase in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This jump, coupled with a 200% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 2 to 6 cases), indicates a sharp shift in crime dynamics. Public order offences also rose 125%, reaching 9 cases—a significant departure from October’s 4. Conversely, shoplifting and burglary both declined, with shoplifting falling 66.7% (from 3 to 1) and burglary dropping 50% (from 2 to 1). These fluctuations suggest seasonal influences, such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday, may have temporarily heightened tensions in public spaces while reducing petty theft opportunities. The violence and sexual offences rate (3.0 per 1,000) remains 16% above the UK average, highlighting a local vulnerability. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) is 32% below the UK average, potentially reflecting lower traffic density or effective local policing strategies.

Hawarden's crime rate in November 2024 rose 18.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.9 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still places the area 9.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day—equivalent to one incident for every 144 residents over the course of the month. The shift in monthly exposure highlights the dynamic nature of crime patterns, even in areas with generally lower rates. While the rise in violence and sexual offences (36 cases) and anti-social behaviour (16 cases) contributes to the overall increase, property crimes remain relatively low compared to national averages. The population-scaled perspective offers context: for every 1,000 residents, Hawarden experiences 6.9 crimes, a figure that, while higher than October, remains below the UK benchmark. This contrast underscores the area’s unique characteristics, possibly influenced by its urban density and seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which may temporarily elevate certain crime categories.