Hawarden Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Public order offences in Hawarden rose to 0.5 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, marking a 9% increase above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly contrasts with the overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000, which is 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences dominate with 26 incidents (46.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.9%) and public order (10.7%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate, as outdoor activities and commercial activity diminish. Hawarden’s relatively low crime profile aligns with its status as a small built-up area within Flintshire, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may temper violent crime. However, the public order spike suggests localized tensions or increased police recording in this category. The violence rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 12% below the UK average, consistent with a community where domestic disputes or alcohol-related incidents are managed through local support networks. The lower property crime rate (13 incidents) compared to violent crime (26) further underscores Hawarden’s distinct crime profile, with fewer burglaries and shoplifting incidents than typical for UK towns of similar size. This pattern may reflect Hawarden’s lower retail density and more residential character compared to urban centres, reducing opportunities for property crime.

January 2025 saw a 50% month-on-month increase in public order offences, rising from 4 to 6 incidents. This upward trend, despite an overall crime rate decline of 15.1% compared to December 2024’s 5.5 per 1,000, highlights shifting dynamics in local policing or reporting practices. Shoplifting incidents doubled to 4 (0.3 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the 52% UK average reduction in this category. Burglary also doubled to 2 incidents, though this remains 33% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell 55.6% to 4 incidents, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during January’s shorter days. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3% to 10 incidents, suggesting potential effectiveness of local interventions or seasonal factors. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crime (46.4% of total) outpacing property crime (23.0%), a reversal of the UK-wide trend where property crime typically exceeds violent crime. Residents may find the 12% below-average rate for violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) reassuring, though the public order spike warrants local scrutiny.

Hawarden’s January 2025 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 marks a 15.1% decline from December 2024’s 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while modest, illustrates the ongoing presence of criminal activity. Monthly exposure statistics indicate that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 214 residents, a rate that places Hawarden among the safest built-up areas in the UK. With a population of 11,969, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, particularly when compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The disparity between Hawarden’s rates and UK averages is most pronounced in property crime categories, where shoplifting (52% below UK average) and burglary (33% below) are lower. This may be attributed to Hawarden’s smaller retail footprint and higher proportion of residential properties, which limit opportunities for such crimes. However, the 9% above-average rate for public order offences suggests localized challenges that could benefit from targeted community engagement or police resource allocation. The comparison underscores Hawarden’s unique position as a low-crime area with specific vulnerabilities, requiring tailored approaches to maintain its safety record.