Crime Rate in Shotton East and Shotton Higher: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher

The total recorded crimes in Shotton East and Shotton Higher, Flintshire, UK in February 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shotton East and Shotton Higher crime rate of 5.39 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 Shotton East and Shotton Higher, encompassing approximately 9,462 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Shotton East and Shotton Higher Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shotton East and Shotton Higher?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Shotton East and Shotton Higher reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 839 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shotton East and Shotton Higher witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shotton East and Shotton Higher experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 768 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shotton East and Shotton Higher witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shotton East and Shotton Higher Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Shotton East and Shotton Higher has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 5.39 ranking 3th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Shotton East and Shotton Higher crimes were 839. The crime rate of Shotton East and Shotton Higher in 2024 was 88.66 (year) or 7.39 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shotton East and Shotton Higher were around 768 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.16 (year) or 6.76 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)
Holywell Central32 7781 3906 1
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
Broughton North East33 5350 17331 16
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

Shotton East and Shotton Higher Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202513
December 202415
November 202410
October 20248
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202516
December 202420
November 202429
October 202427
September 202424
August 202424
July 202421
June 202448
May 202427
April 202420
March 202420

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 202411
November 202411
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413
July 202418
June 202418
May 202410
April 202419
March 202415

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Shotton East and Shotton Higher in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shotton East and Shotton Higher postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Park Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grange Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Llwyn Clwyd (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chevrons Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. St Ethelwold'S Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Plough Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wellington Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Lavender Court (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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