Shotton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Shotton's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 14.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 116.2% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This stark divergence underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities, though some areas of the crime profile show signs of moderation. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (20.8%) and anti-social behaviour (13.5%). These figures suggest a combination of community dynamics and environmental factors. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday lulls, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to patterns observed in property crimes and public order offences. However, the absence of a significant spike in vehicle crime, which was 46% below the UK average, hints at localized factors influencing this category. The area's built-up character, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, may explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored through further analysis.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in Shotton's crime profile, with public order offences surging by 800% (from 1 to 9 cases) and other crime increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3). These jumps, while stark, contrast with a 20% reduction in violence and sexual offences (from 40 to 32 cases) and a 16.7% decrease in other theft (from 6 to 5 cases). The category of shoplifting, which rose 122.2% to 20 cases, remains 444% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge for local retailers. Meanwhile, vehicle crime—despite being 46% below the UK average—remained at just 1 case, suggesting either effective local measures or an unusually low incidence. For residents, the 800% increase in public order offences is a tangible concern, as such incidents often occur in public spaces and can disrupt community cohesion. The contrast between this rise and the decline in violent crime raises questions about seasonal or environmental factors influencing different crime types.

Shotton's crime rate in January 2026 (14.7 per 1,000) marked a 26.3% increase compared to December's 11.7 per 1,000, reflecting a troubling upward trend. This escalation is stark when considering that over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 68 residents—a figure significantly higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a rate that, while not unprecedented, remains a concern for local communities. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Shotton's crime burden is higher than the national average, with violent crime alone 96% above the UK rate. This disparity is particularly pronounced in categories like shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, which are 444% and 115% above national levels respectively. Such statistics suggest that Shotton's built-up character, combined with its location within Flintshire, may create conditions where certain crimes are more prevalent than in other parts of the UK. The comparison to the previous month's data also indicates that the area's crime profile is not static but evolving, requiring ongoing monitoring and tailored responses.