Mynydd Isa Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mynydd Isa's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 69.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a built-up area within Flintshire that consistently reports crime at a fraction of national levels. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all incidents, followed by public order offences (14.3%) and other theft (7.1%). These patterns align with the area's character as a smaller, possibly more closely-knit community where social interactions and local dynamics may influence crime trends. Seasonal context also plays a role: June marks the start of summer, a period when tourism in rural and coastal areas often begins, increasing foot traffic and altering local rhythms. However, Mynydd Isa's crime profile remains distinct, with property crime contributing only 21.4% of total incidents (3 out of 14), compared to 57% of UK crimes falling into this category. The low rate of property crime may be attributed to factors such as effective community policing, limited retail presence, or the area's physical layout, which could deter certain types of offences. Violent crime, while relatively low compared to the UK, saw a sharp increase in June, a trend that may be linked to specific events or seasonal shifts in social activity. The interplay between these factors—community structure, seasonal dynamics, and policing efforts—illustrates an area where crime is rare but not absent, and where local conditions significantly shape the crime profile.

The most striking shift in June 2024 was the 250% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (57% lower), raises questions about localized triggers. Concurrently, possession of weapons saw a 100% jump, with one incident reported—a category where Mynydd Isa's rate is 186% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect specific circumstances, such as isolated incidents or increased police visibility. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1), and criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), suggesting possible seasonal or situational factors. The overall crime mix remained heavily skewed toward violent crime, with 50% of incidents falling into this category, compared to 14.3% for public order offences. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime patterns even in areas with historically low rates.

Mynydd Isa's crime rate remained stable at 2.5 per 1,000 in June 2024, matching the previous month's figure. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 reported crimes per day, reflecting the area's consistently low levels of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 402 residents, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate, while low, underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance in a built-up area where crime is infrequent but not absent. The population context further highlights that the 5,630 residents of Mynydd Isa experience crime at a rate significantly below the UK average, with fewer than one in 400 residents encountering a crime each month. This contrast with national trends suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or the area’s character as a smaller, possibly more tightly-knit built-up area—play a role in sustaining this lower incidence.