Hawarden Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Hawarden in September 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by the area's character as a built-up area within Flintshire. At 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, the local rate is 28.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime environment compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents, 33.3% of total) remain the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (14 incidents, 21.2%) and criminal damage and arson (11 incidents, 16.7%). This mix suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes are more frequently reported than broader societal issues. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, though these saw a 50% decrease compared to the previous month. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) indicate that Hawarden's built-up nature, with its compact residential and commercial zones, may limit opportunities for such offences. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (450% increase from 2 to 11 incidents) suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, linked to seasonal factors or specific incidents that require further observation. The absence of significant theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) and the lower-than-UK-average rates for other theft (43% below) and public order offences (64% below) suggest that Hawarden's residents may experience fewer direct victimisation incidents compared to other areas. This profile aligns with the characteristics of a small, closely-knit built-up area where community cohesion and local policing efforts could contribute to the overall lower crime rate.

September 2024 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with criminal damage and arson rising by 450% (from 2 to 11 incidents) and shoplifting and burglary both doubling from zero to 8 and 1 incidents respectively. These jumps highlight a notable shift in the crime mix, with property-related damage becoming a more pressing concern compared to the previous month. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (33.3% of total), their rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 31% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting that Hawarden's violent crime profile is less intense than national trends. Anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) was 3% above the UK average, reflecting a localised challenge that may be linked to the seasonal influx of students and the associated social dynamics. The significant 61% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) raises questions about the underlying causes, whether environmental factors or targeted incidents. Residents might find the 57% increase in the overall crime rate from 3.5 to 5.5 per 1,000 particularly noteworthy, though this remains well below the UK average. The decrease in public order offences (50% reduction from 4 to 2) may indicate a seasonal calming of tensions as the summer social season wanes, though this trend is unlikely to be sustained without further analysis.

The crime rate in Hawarden for September 2024 (5.5 per 1,000) represents a 57% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000, yet it remains 28.6% below the UK average. This monthly fluctuation suggests that Hawarden's crime environment is responsive to local dynamics, with the rise in criminal damage and arson potentially linked to seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem significant but is contextualised by the area's relatively small population of 11,969 residents. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban centres. This statistic underscores the relative safety of Hawarden compared to larger, more densely populated areas where crime rates are typically higher. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the importance of localised factors in shaping crime patterns—Hawarden's built-up nature, combined with its role as a commuter hub within Flintshire, may create a unique balance between urban and rural influences that limits the scale of certain crime types. While the overall rate has risen from the previous month, the continued gap between Hawarden's figures and the UK average suggests that the area maintains a distinct crime profile shaped by its demographic and geographic characteristics.