Hawarden Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,969 residents, Hawarden recorded 75 crimes in May 2025—a rate of 6.3 per 1,000 people. This represents a 22.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest crime rates in the region. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences accounted for 32% of all crimes (24 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (24%) and shoplifting (12%). These patterns align with seasonal trends in May, when longer evenings and bank holidays often correlate with increased socialising and outdoor activity. The town's relatively low violent crime rate may partly reflect its character as a smaller built-up area within Flintshire, where community cohesion and local policing initiatives likely contribute to lower incidents of severe violence. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour—now 6% above the UK average—suggests challenges in managing public spaces during peak social hours. Shoplifting rates, though 19% above the UK average, remain modest given the area's retail profile, which includes a mix of independent stores and national chains. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between low-level disorder and targeted property crimes, with no major spikes in violent or sexual offences despite the season's typical social dynamics.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to April, with anti-social behaviour surging by 80% (10 to 18 cases) and drugs-related offences doubling from zero to one incident. These increases align with the month's bank holidays and extended daylight hours, which may encourage more public gatherings. Conversely, burglary rates dropped by 50% (4 to 2 cases), possibly reflecting improved security measures in residential areas or seasonal variations in criminal opportunity. The area's violent crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000—29% below the UK average—contrasts sharply with the 1.5 per 1,000 rate for anti-social behaviour, which is 6% above the UK benchmark. This divergence suggests that while Hawarden remains relatively safe from violent crime, its public spaces may require enhanced monitoring during peak hours. The 12.0% share of shoplifting cases, though 19% above the UK average, is still lower than the national trend for similar-sized towns, indicating effective retail crime prevention strategies. Residents may find the 22.9% increase in overall crime rate from April (5.1 to 6.3 per 1,000) noteworthy, particularly as it occurred alongside a 43% drop in other theft cases, highlighting the complexity of local crime dynamics.

Hawarden's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 22.9% compared to April's 5.1 per 1,000, reaching 6.3 per 1,000. This equates to approximately 2 crimes reported each day, or one crime for every 160 residents over the course of the month. While the daily crime count remains low by UK standards, the population-scaled perspective reveals that Hawarden's residents face a crime risk of 6.3 per 1,000—significantly lower than the national average of 8.1. This gap of 1.8 per 1,000 translates to roughly 22 fewer crimes per 10,000 residents than the UK average, suggesting the area's built-up character within Flintshire may offer protective factors against crime. The monthly exposure metric—1 crime per 160 residents—provides a tangible benchmark for residents, indicating that even with the 22.9% increase from April, the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains low. This context is particularly relevant for families and local businesses, as the area's crime profile continues to diverge from national trends, with property crimes comprising 54% of all incidents (25 cases) compared to the UK's typically higher proportion of violent crime. The interplay between Hawarden's small-town dynamics and broader regional trends underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused crime prevention efforts.