Shotton Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Shotton, the crime rate of 14.9 per 1,000 in March 2025 means that, on average, one in every 67 people in the built-up area of Flintshire experienced a reported crime during the month. This figure, 91% above the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, highlights a stark localised risk that contrasts sharply with national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35 incidents, 5.4 per 1,000), shoplifting (17, 2.6 per 1,000), and anti-social behaviour (13, 2.0 per 1,000). These rates are significantly higher than UK averages, with violence and sexual offences 98% above the national figure and shoplifting 282% above. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may contribute to the rise in violent crimes, as outdoor activity increases and social interactions intensify. However, direct causation, and other factors such as the area’s built-up nature or local demographics may play a role. The dominance of property-related crimes, though lower than violent offences, still reflects a pattern where retail areas and public spaces may attract opportunistic offenders. For residents, this translates to a heightened awareness of personal safety and a need to monitor community-specific risks, particularly in the context of the area’s relatively high crime rate compared to the UK as a whole.

March 2025 saw an 118.8% surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from 16 to 35 incidents—a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns as evenings lengthen and social activity increases. Vehicle crime also spiked by 200%, jumping from one to three reports, potentially linked to changes in traffic flow or weather conditions. Conversely, shoplifting declined by 5.6%, from 18 to 17 cases, though this remains 282% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences, at 5.4 per 1,000, dominate the crime profile, a rate 98% above the UK average. This stark contrast to national trends suggests local factors, such as the area’s built-up character or demographic mix, may contribute to the elevated risk. For residents, the sharp increase in violence-related crimes is a direct concern, as it indicates heightened exposure to personal safety risks during the transition to spring.

In March 2025, Shotton’s crime rate of 14.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 47% increase from the previous month’s 10.1 per 1,000, highlighting a sharp upward trend. This translates to roughly three reported crimes per day—a figure that, while local to Shotton, underscores a consistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 67 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 6,526, illustrates the scale of risk for individuals. This figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, reflects a pattern where local factors—such as the proximity of retail hubs or community dynamics—may influence crime frequency. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly higher in Shotton than in areas with lower rates, a contrast that becomes more pronounced when considering the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000.