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 July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broughton North East crime rate of 35.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Broughton North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vickers' Way with total crimes: 12
  • Bretton Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Flintshire.

    • 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 areas in the Flintshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Broughton North East has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 35.02 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broughton North East)CrimesRank (Broughton North East)CrimesRank (Broughton North East)
Holywell Central45 6781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher60 2839 1768 3
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny62 1798 2737 4
Queensferry and Sealand46 5698 4859 2
Flint: Oakenholt53 3360 15315 17
Connah's Quay Central49 4628 5587 5
Mold East41 9573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd41 10446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn28 18543 7426 8
Flint: Castle44 7485 10393 11
Mold West35 13543 8411 9
Argoed and New Brighton42 8220 27228 27
Saltney Ferry28 20489 9405 10
Buckley: Bistre West32 15368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East19 26391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed36 12368 13353 14
Hawarden: Aston34 14297 20289 19
Shotton West27 22351 16339 15
Mostyn30 16280 23181 31
Hawarden: Ewloe29 17212 28257 22
Greenfield13 34311 19300 18
Holywell West24 23322 18284 21
Connah's Quay: Wepre28 19282 22235 26
Bagillt27 21285 21287 20
Llanfynydd9 38279 24246 23
Buckley: Pentrobin24 24240 25243 24
Pen-y-ffordd14 29225 26242 25
Buckley: Mountain20 25196 30214 28
Brynford and Halkyn15 27181 31163 33
Leeswood15 2892 41111 38
Hawarden: Mancot13 31206 29196 29
Holywell East8 40159 32182 30
Northop14 30150 34159 34
Hope11 37128 35166 32
Caerwys13 32107 39122 37
Connah's Quay South12 35152 33140 35
Mold South13 33126 3679 43
Broughton South5 43119 38126 36
Caergwrle12 36126 37104 39
Cilcain8 3987 4294 40
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd4 45103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4156 4484 42
Whitford5 4280 4363 44
Higher Kinnerton4 4430 4531 45

Broughton North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 20254
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20252
April 20259
March 20258
February 202515
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244

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

High Crime Locations Broughton North East in July 2025

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

1. Vickers' Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Bretton Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Cwrt Dinas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Broughton Mills Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eaton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Chester Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Cwrt Y Brenin (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lynton Place (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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