Crime Rate in Broughton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broughton South

The total recorded crimes in Broughton South, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broughton South crime rate of 2.30 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 South, encompassing approximately 3,480 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Broughton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penny Bank Close with total crimes: 2
  • Honeysuckle Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Boulevard with total crimes: 1

How safe is Broughton South?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Broughton South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 119 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Broughton South recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Broughton South had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 126 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broughton South recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Broughton South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Broughton South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broughton South has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 36th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Broughton South crimes were 119. The crime rate of Broughton South in 2024 was 34.19 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking it 38 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broughton South were around 126 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.20 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking 36 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broughton South)CrimesRank (Broughton South)CrimesRank (Broughton South)
Holywell Central61 4781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher78 1839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand76 2698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny73 3798 2737 4
Connah's Quay Central47 6628 5587 5
Mold East47 5573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd37 8446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn22 21543 7426 8
Flint: Castle45 7485 10393 11
Mold West30 14543 8411 9
Saltney Ferry36 9489 9405 10
Flint: Oakenholt36 10360 15315 17
Buckley: Bistre West34 11368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East31 13391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed33 12368 13353 14
Shotton West27 16351 16339 15
Hawarden: Ewloe27 15212 28257 22
Broughton North East20 22350 17331 16
Hawarden: Aston25 17297 20289 19
Greenfield22 20311 19300 18
Holywell West13 31322 18284 21
Hawarden: Mancot25 18206 29196 29
Buckley: Pentrobin22 19240 25243 24
Bagillt19 24285 21287 20
Connah's Quay: Wepre18 25282 22235 26
Llanfynydd15 29279 24246 23
Mostyn19 23280 23181 31
Pen-y-ffordd12 32225 26242 25
Argoed and New Brighton18 26220 27228 27
Brynford and Halkyn18 27181 31163 33
Buckley: Mountain12 33196 30214 28
Holywell East15 28159 32182 30
Connah's Quay South13 30152 33140 35
Hope6 41128 35166 32
Northop10 35150 34159 34
Caergwrle11 34126 37104 39
Mold South3 44126 3679 43
Caerwys6 39107 39122 37
Cilcain8 3787 4294 40
Leeswood6 4092 41111 38
Whitford7 3880 4363 44
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd5 43103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4256 4484 42
Higher KinnertonNA NA30 4531 45

Broughton South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour 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 (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Broughton South in May 2025

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

1. Penny Bank Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Honeysuckle Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. The Boulevard (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Copper Beach Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Warren Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broad Oak Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cherry Dale Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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