Mynydd Isa Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mynydd Isa's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its character as a built-up rural community within Flintshire. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45% of all incidents, a category where Mynydd Isa's rate was 38% below the UK average. This suggests a safer environment for residents compared to the national picture, though the local context may involve factors such as limited commercial activity and strong community ties that contribute to lower violent crime rates. The second most common crime was criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15% of incidents and was 15% below the UK average. Public order offences, at 15% of total crimes, also showed a 6% deficit compared to the national average. The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter period and spring weather—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to the rise in public order offences. While the overall crime rate remains low, the 33.5% increase compared to March 2024 indicates a shift in local dynamics that warrants continued monitoring. This data underscores the importance of contextual factors in understanding crime trends, as the area's rural nature and limited population density may play a role in maintaining its relatively safe environment despite the recent fluctuations.

April 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in crime patterns. Public order offences surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, likely linked to the Easter holiday period and increased outdoor activity. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson increased by 100%, marking a stark contrast to March's zero reported cases. The emergence of drug-related offences, up 100% from zero to one incident, introduces a new category to the local crime mix. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 75%, declining from 4 to 1 case, which may reflect the Easter break reducing opportunities for such incidents. The crime mix shows a clear dominance of violent crimes (45%) over property crimes (35%), a shift that diverges from the UK average where property crimes typically hold a larger share. Residents may find the 38% deficit in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a safer environment for community interactions despite the recent increases in other categories.

Mynydd Isa's crime rate in April 2024 rose by 33.5% compared to March 2024, increasing from 2.7 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the area's historically low crime profile. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day in April, a figure that reflects the small population of 5,630. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for every 282 residents, a statistic that provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime locally. While this rate remains far below the UK average, the increase suggests a potential shift in local dynamics. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with a relatively high monthly exposure, the absolute number of crimes remains minimal. This low density of incidents may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up rural community, where social cohesion and limited commercial activity could contribute to lower crime rates despite the recent rise.