Shotton Crime Rate

Shotton is a high-activity urban area with an overall crime rate of 150.8 per 1,000 people. While this is significantly above the UK average of 91.7, it reflects Shotton's status as a major commercial and transport hub in Flintshire. The area currently holds a safety score of 66/100, which is below the UK average of 79/100. However, there is a positive trend emerging: crime in Shotton has decreased by 9.1% year-over-year, suggesting that local safety initiatives are making an impact. Because of its busy nature, Shotton experiences a higher volume of property and social offences than its quieter neighbours. The following sections provide a detailed look at the types of crime in Shotton, when they occur, and how residents can best protect themselves.

Shotton's crime landscape is dominated by three main categories: violence and sexual offences (35.9%), shoplifting (17.3%), and anti-social behaviour (15.8%). The high rate of violence and sexual offences (54.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (26.1 per 1,000) reflects the area's dense urban nature and its role as a key commercial and transport hub.

Property crime is a significant factor in Shotton, with a combined rate of 56.5 per 1,000 people. This includes "other theft" at 6.5%, criminal damage and arson at 6.3%, and burglary at 3.5%. While burglary and vehicle crime (2.2%) make up smaller percentages of the total, their absolute rates are higher than in many neighbouring areas. For residents, this means that both personal safety and property security are high priorities. The prevalence of shoplifting and general theft suggests that any unattended property, whether in a retail or residential setting, is at a higher risk of opportunistic crime.

Shotton is currently seeing a positive trend in its crime data, with a 9.1% decrease in total recorded incidents year-over-year. This downward trajectory is an encouraging sign for such a busy urban area. Monthly data from December 2024 to November 2025 shows the crime rate fluctuating between 10.0 and 16.0 per 1,000 residents.

The highest rates were recorded in May 2025 (16.1) and March 2025 (14.9), which may reflect seasonal peaks in anti-social behaviour or specific policing operations. The lowest rates occurred in February 2025 (10.1) and January 2025 (10.4). While the rates remain high compared to the UK average, the consistent reduction over the past year suggests that local safety strategies are proving effective. For residents, this trend indicates that Shotton is becoming measurably more secure, even as it remains a high-activity environment.

How To Keep Safe in Shotton

Violence and sexual offences are the most frequently recorded crime type in Shotton, often concentrated around the busy high street and transport links.

• When using public transport or walking near the high street, stay aware of your surroundings and keep your personal belongings, such as phones and wallets, secure and out of sight.
• Stick to well-lit main roads when walking at night and avoid taking shortcuts through unlit alleys, car parks, or secluded areas.
• If you encounter anti-social behaviour or public disorder, do not engage or escalate the situation; move to a safe, populated area and report it to the authorities.
• For those out in the evening, plan your journey home in advance and try to travel with friends or use a reputable taxi service.
• Ensure your home and vehicle are always locked, even if you are only away for a few minutes. In a high-activity area like Shotton, opportunistic theft can happen very quickly.

Crime in Shotton is heavily influenced by its busy commercial and social activity. Property-related crimes, especially shoplifting and theft, are most frequent during the morning and afternoon. Specifically, theft-related offences account for 48% of crimes in the morning and 49% in the afternoon, reflecting the high footfall in retail areas during these times.

As the day transitions into the evening and night, the nature of reported crime shifts. The evening (6pm - 12am) sees a high concentration of "other" crimes, including anti-social behaviour and public order, which make up 52% of incidents in this period. Night-time (12am - 6am) remains a critical window for residential and vehicle security. While overall volume is lower, 25% of all burglaries and 26% of vehicle crimes occur during these overnight hours. This data indicates that while daytime vigilance is needed in public and retail spaces, robust home and vehicle security is most essential during the night.

Shotton has the highest crime rate in the immediate vicinity at 150.8 per 1,000 residents. This is considerably higher than the nearby residential areas of Hawarden (63.6) and Aston (36.3). It also sits above other urban centres like Connah's Quay (79.0) and Garden City (134.6). For those living in or considering the region, Shotton represents the busiest urban environment with the most frequent criminal activity. However, the consistent downward trend in crime suggests that while it remains a high-activity area, it is becoming safer compared to previous years.

With a property crime rate of 56.5 per 1,000 people, Shotton residents face a higher-than-average risk of theft and vandalism. In such a busy urban environment, traditional security systems like basic CCTV or DIY video doorbells often fall short. These systems are reactive; they record a crime as it happens, but they rarely do anything to stop it. By the time you receive a notification on your phone, the intruder may already be inside.

scOS offers a proactive solution designed specifically to prevent crime. Using advanced AI, it monitors your property's perimeter in real-time, identifying potential threats before they reach your door. scOS can distinguish between a regular delivery and suspicious activity, ensuring you only receive alerts that matter. If a threat is detected, the system can autonomously respond by activating lights or audible warnings, deterring the criminal before they can act. For Shotton homeowners, this proactive approach is the most effective way to protect your property and ensure that you are never just another statistic in the local crime data.