Shotton Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shotton’s crime rate in December 2025 reached 11.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 67.1% above the UK average of 7.0. This stark deviation from national trends is most evident in the category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.6% of all crimes reported—6.1 per 1,000, 137% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 13.2% of incidents at 1.5 per 1,000, while shoplifting at 1.4 per 1,000 (11.8% of total crimes) was 146% above the UK rate. These figures highlight a localised concentration of violent and disorderly offences that diverges sharply from the broader UK profile, where property crimes often dominate. December’s seasonal context—marked by darker evenings, increased foot traffic in retail areas during the Christmas shopping peak, and the presence of empty homes over holidays—may partly explain the elevated rates. The prominence of violence and sexual offences could reflect underlying social tensions or the influence of transient populations during the festive period. Meanwhile, the significant rise in anti-social behaviour may be linked to the heightened social activity typical of December, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this connection. The data also reveals a mixed picture for property crimes, with shoplifting remaining high despite a slight decline from November, while other theft and criminal damage showed moderate increases. This suggests that while some property-related offences are stabilising, the overall crime profile remains heavily skewed towards violent and disorderly incidents, a pattern that contrasts with the UK average where property crimes typically constitute a larger share of the total.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1) and other theft rising by 100% (from 3 to 6). Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, climbing 66.7% to 10 incidents. These increases contrast with declines in public order offences (-80%) and shoplifting (-18.2%), though the latter still remained 146% above the UK average. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 52.6% of all incidents—stands out, with a rate of 6.1 per 1,000, 137% above the UK average. This suggests a marked imbalance in the local crime mix compared to national trends, where violence and sexual offences typically constitute a smaller share. A resident might find the 100% rise in possession of weapons particularly concerning, as it indicates a sudden escalation in potentially dangerous offences.

Shotton’s crime rate in December 2025 rose to 11.7 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 10.7. This rise translates to roughly two crimes reported per day, a figure that may feel more pronounced during December’s darker evenings and holiday-related disruptions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 86 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 6,526. While the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, the shift from November to December highlights seasonal fluctuations that could be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the Christmas shopping period. This context suggests that local factors—such as the timing of holiday events or temporary changes in community activity—may play a role in the month’s crime dynamics.