Mynydd Isa Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

March 2024 continued to illustrate Mynydd Isa's status as a low-crime area, with an overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents — 64.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent pattern of safety that has persisted across the built-up area within Flintshire. The most prevalent crime categories were violence and sexual offences (40% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.7%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal issues rather than property-related crimes, which accounted for only 13.3% of the total. The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced these patterns, as lengthening evenings and the clocks changing could have impacted community interactions and outdoor activity levels. Violence and sexual offences, though the most frequent category, remained significantly below the UK average for this type, with their rate (1.1 per 1,000) 59% lower than the national figure. Similarly, anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) was 40% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's distinct profile. The low incidence of property crimes, particularly burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000), both of which were 38% and 67% below UK averages respectively, suggests effective community measures or environmental factors that deter such offences. These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within a rural county, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to lower crime rates. The data also shows that other theft (0.2 per 1,000) was 64% below the UK average, though this category saw a 50% reduction from February, indicating a possible temporary fluctuation. As the area transitions into spring, the interplay between seasonal factors and local demographics will likely continue to shape crime trends, though the overall trajectory remains firmly downward.

March 2024 witnessed a notable shift in crime patterns, with three categories seeing a 100% increase from February: other crime, shoplifting, and burglary. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging trends that warrant attention. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other theft both decreased by 50%, indicating a possible reduction in incidents linked to public spaces or unsecured property. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 40% of all crimes, though their rate (1.1 per 1,000) was 59% below the UK average for this category. This stark contrast highlights Mynydd Isa's unique position in the national crime profile. Residents may find the 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as this category often reflects community-level tensions or environmental factors.

Mynydd Isa's crime rate in March 2024 (2.7 per 1,000) marked an 11.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. This reduction aligns with the area's historically low crime profile, which has consistently placed it well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day in March, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,630 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 375 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low risk for local residents. This statistic is particularly notable when compared to the UK's average monthly exposure, though direct UK-level comparisons for this metric are not available. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces the notion that Mynydd Isa remains a low-crime environment, with the majority of residents experiencing minimal direct interaction with crime during the month.