Hawarden Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 marked a continuation of Hawarden's consistently low crime profile, with an overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents — 37.2% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This built-up area within Flintshire, which straddles rural and urban characteristics, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile at 32.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 29.7%. The seasonal context of peak summer and school holidays aligns with the data, as violent crime often rises during warmer months when outdoor activity increases. However, Hawarden's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.8 per 1,000) is 41% below the UK average, suggesting local factors — such as community cohesion or effective policing — may contribute to this disparity. Anti-social behaviour, while slightly above the UK average (3% higher), remains relatively low, reflecting the area's smaller population and possibly its quieter residential character. The low rates of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000, 69% below UK average) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000, 26% below UK average) indicate strong community engagement or robust local security measures. The data also highlights a seasonal pattern in vehicle crime, which rose to 0.6 per 1,000 — 54% above the UK average — linked to increased summer travel or car-related incidents at local festivals. While the overall trend suggests Hawarden remains a safer place than the national average, the fluctuations in specific crime types warrant closer examination of local dynamics.

July 2025 saw notable shifts in Hawarden's crime profile, with three categories showing significant changes. Other theft surged by 200%, rising from 2 to 6 incidents — a stark increase that may reflect heightened opportunism during summer holidays or increased retail activity. This category's 0.5 per 1,000 rate is 9% below the UK average, indicating local factors may have mitigated some risks. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 77.8% (from 9 to 2 incidents), likely due to increased surveillance or community awareness during the busy tourist season. The decline in public order offences (62.5% drop) aligns with the quieter atmosphere of a built-up area during school holidays, though anti-social behaviour remained slightly above the UK average. Vehicle crime, which jumped by 100% to 7 incidents, is now 54% above the UK average — a concerning trend that could be linked to increased car-related activity at local festivals or events. Meanwhile, drug-related offences doubled, moving from zero to one incident, though this remains well below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal activity and local policing efforts, with Hawarden's lower-than-average rates for most categories suggesting effective community engagement strategies.

Hawarden's crime rate in July 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) represents a 2.9% decrease from June's 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a gradual downward trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in maintaining this trajectory. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a statistic that, when contextualised against the population of 11,969, illustrates the relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant for residents, as it means the likelihood of encountering crime in Hawarden is substantially lower than in many other parts of the UK. The built-up area's smaller population size likely contributes to this lower exposure, as densely populated urban centres often report higher rates. However, the 54% above-average rate for vehicle crime raises questions about whether local infrastructure — such as parking arrangements or event management — could be influencing this category. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the comparison with June highlights the importance of sustaining current policing strategies and community initiatives to prevent any upward shifts in specific crime types.