Shotton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shotton's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 10.4 per 1,000, a figure 46.5% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marks a persistent divergence from national trends, with violent and property crimes dominating the profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.9% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting at 22.1% and anti-social behaviour at 10.3%. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday lull, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days—likely contributed to some of the observed patterns. While violent crime saw a 27.6% month-on-month decrease, it remains high compared to the UK average. Shoplifting, in particular, emerged as a stark outlier, with rates 271% above the national average. This could be attributed to Shotton's built-up character, where small retail premises may lack robust security measures. The area's crime profile also highlights the need for targeted interventions, as property crimes (34 incidents) slightly outpaced violent crimes (21 incidents), a shift from previous months. Anti-social behaviour, though reduced, still exceeds UK averages by 12%, suggesting ongoing challenges in community management. The overall rate, while showing some improvement from December, remains a concern for local authorities, who must balance seasonal factors with long-term strategies to address persistent disparities.

January 2025 saw a significant 56.3% reduction in anti-social behaviour, with incidents dropping from 16 to 7. This decline likely reflects the post-holiday lull and reduced foot traffic in local businesses, which typically see fewer incidents during colder months. Public order offences also fell by 60%, from 5 to 2, a shift consistent with shorter daylight hours and the typical seasonal pattern of reduced social activity. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 27.6%, though they remain 27% above the UK average at 3.2 per 1,000. Shoplifting remained a persistent issue, with rates 271% above the UK average. This spike may be linked to local retail patterns, as Shotton's built-up area likely hosts small businesses vulnerable to opportunistic theft. Meanwhile, drugs offences doubled from 0 to 2, a marginal increase that could signal emerging trends requiring further local monitoring.

Shotton's crime rate in January 2025 fell by 23.6% compared to December's 13.6 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. This decline brings the current rate to 10.4 per 1,000.5% above the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 96 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, Shotton experienced an average of two crimes per day, a rate that aligns with the area's built-up nature and limited population. While this daily figure may seem high, Shotton's population of 6,526 is relatively small, meaning even modest increases in absolute terms can impact the rate. This comparison highlights the need to consider both local and national benchmarks when assessing trends, as Shotton's crime profile continues to diverge from the UK average in several categories.