Crime Rate in Broughton North East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broughton North East

The total recorded crimes in Broughton North East, Flintshire, UK in February 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broughton North East crime rate of 31.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Broughton North East, encompassing approximately 1,056 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Broughton North East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bretton Road with total crimes: 18
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Vickers' Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Broughton North East?

To understand the safety of Broughton North East, we need to analyze Broughton North East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Broughton North East reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 350 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broughton North East witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Broughton North East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 331 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Broughton North East witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Broughton North East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Broughton North East Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Broughton North East has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 31.24 ranking 5th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Broughton North East crimes were 350. The crime rate of Broughton North East in 2024 was 331.31 (year) or 27.61 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broughton North East were around 331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 313.33 (year) or 26.11 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)
Holywell Central32 7781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher51 3839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand57 1698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny54 2798 2737 4
Mold West43 4543 8411 9
Connah's Quay Central27 11628 5587 5
Mold East28 10573 6496 6
Connah's Quay: Golftyn33 6543 7426 8
Llanasa and Trelawnyd23 15446 11453 7
Mold: Broncoed30 8368 13353 14
Saltney Ferry25 13489 9405 10
Flint: Castle29 9485 10393 11
Buckley: Bistre West14 24368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East23 14391 12360 13
Greenfield26 12311 19300 18
Shotton West15 22351 16339 15
Flint: Oakenholt21 17360 15315 17
Llanfynydd21 16279 24246 23
Holywell West11 29322 18284 21
Connah's Quay: Wepre20 18282 22235 26
Hawarden: Aston13 25297 20289 19
Bagillt18 19285 21287 20
Hawarden: Mancot17 20206 29196 29
Pen-y-ffordd17 21225 26242 25
Hawarden: Ewloe12 27212 28257 22
Mostyn5 41280 23181 31
Buckley: Mountain15 23196 30214 28
Buckley: Pentrobin10 32240 25243 24
Argoed and New Brighton12 26220 27228 27
Hope12 28128 35166 32
Holywell East2 44159 32182 30
Treuddyn10 3056 4484 42
Brynford and Halkyn6 40181 31163 33
Northop10 31150 34159 34
Connah's Quay South8 33152 33140 35
Caergwrle7 34126 37104 39
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd7 35103 4090 41
Broughton South6 38119 38126 36
Mold South6 37126 3679 43
Caerwys6 36107 39122 37
Leeswood6 3992 41111 38
Cilcain3 4387 4294 40
Higher Kinnerton3 4230 4531 45
WhitfordNA NA80 4363 44

Broughton North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 202416

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
March 20245

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Broughton North East in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broughton North East postcode area is presented below.

1. Bretton Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Wellington Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Vickers' Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Broughton Mills Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Cwrt Ogwen (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cwrt Dinas (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Meadow Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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