Mynydd Isa Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Mynydd Isa, a built-up area within Flintshire, recorded 27 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure, while a 69% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000, remains 35.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile shows a distinct emphasis on violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 37% of all crimes (10 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and other theft (14.8%). The seasonal context of January—characterised by post-holiday periods, shorter days, and reduced retail activity—may have influenced these patterns, with fewer outdoor crimes and a potential shift in criminal focus toward indoor or targeted offences. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, may be linked to local factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies. The relatively low overall rate compared to the UK suggests that Mynydd Isa’s built-up area is generally safer, but the month-on-month rise in specific categories, particularly other theft and other crime, indicates areas for further scrutiny. Anti-social behaviour, while contributing 22.2% of crimes, was 11% above the UK average, highlighting a potential localised challenge that may require targeted interventions.

January 2024 marked a 300% surge in 'other theft' crimes, rising from one to four incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal shifts or targeted activity. This category now accounts for 14.8% of all crimes, though it remains 23% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, 'public order' offences fell by 33.3%, dropping from three to two incidents, a decline consistent with the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall typical of January. The violent crime category, at 10 incidents (37% of total crimes), is 31% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent incidents compared to national trends. 'possession of weapons' saw an 186% jump above the UK average, though only one incident was recorded, highlighting the need for cautious interpretation of small-number statistics.

Mynydd Isa’s crime rate in January 2024 rose by 69% compared to December 2023, climbing from 2.8 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still places the area 35.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in January, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 209 residents. For context, this means that over the course of the month, a resident had a 1-in-209 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. Given Mynydd Isa’s population of 5,630, the 27 total crimes reported in January represent a relatively low volume, but the 69% month-on-month rise suggests a shift in local patterns that may warrant closer attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the increase, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, though the rise in specific categories like other theft and other crime indicates areas for further analysis.