Mynydd Isa Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 in Mynydd Isa saw a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 69.5% below the UK average of 8.2. This stark contrast highlights a uniquely low-crime profile for a built-up area within Flintshire. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (50% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.4%) and burglary (14.3%). The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes suggests a different dynamic at play compared to many UK regions, where property crime often leads. Seasonal context may partly explain this pattern: August is a peak holiday month, with increased tourism and potentially more social interactions in public spaces. However, the absence of a typical surge in property crimes—such as theft from the person or vehicle crime—suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing presence, may be moderating risk. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, yet Mynydd Isa’s rate of 1.2 per 1,000 is 55% below that, indicating a particularly low incidence of violent crime. This could reflect a combination of demographic characteristics, such as a smaller, more stable population, or the area’s location, which may not align with typical hotspots for violent incidents. The seasonal context also raises questions: while August sees more visitors, the lack of a corresponding rise in property crimes may be due to fewer unoccupied homes or targeted security measures in the area.

August 2024 marked a significant shift in crime patterns, with burglary and criminal damage both increasing by 100% compared to July. This rise—from zero to two incidents each—suggests a sudden vulnerability in property security, possibly linked to August’s status as a peak holiday month when homes may be unoccupied. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 46.2%, dropping from 13 to 7 incidents. This decline is particularly notable given that the UK average for violent crimes is 2.7 per 1,000, while Mynydd Isa’s rate of 1.2 per 1,000 is 55% below that. The balance of crime types also shifted: violent crimes accounted for 50% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 29% (4 out of 14). This reversal of the usual property-crime dominance may indicate seasonal social dynamics, such as increased community gatherings or targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, still contributed 21.4% of total crimes, reflecting persistent local challenges. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary underscores the need for heightened vigilance during August, when empty homes are more common. This contrast with the drop in violent crime suggests a combination of local conditions and seasonal factors.

The crime rate in Mynydd Isa dropped by 39.1% from July 2024’s 4.1 per 1,000 to 2.5 per 1,000 in August. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift toward summer holidays, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes while increasing others. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes per day in August, a figure that, while technically low, must be contextualised within the local population of 5,630. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 402 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to UK averages. This statistic translates to a 1-in-402 chance of being involved in a crime, which is significantly better than the national profile. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s safety: with 14 crimes reported, the rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is more than double the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, but the absolute number of incidents remains minimal. This suggests that Mynydd Isa’s small population size naturally limits the volume of crimes, even if the rate is lower. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the volatility of crime trends, with sharp increases in burglary and criminal damage offsetting the drop in violent crimes. For residents, this means that while the overall risk is low, specific vulnerabilities—such as unoccupied homes during August—require attention.