Crime Rate in Shotton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shotton West

The total recorded crimes in Shotton West, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shotton West crime rate of 14.26 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 West, encompassing approximately 1,893 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shotton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salisbury Street with total crimes: 6
  • Charmleys Lane with total crimes: 5
  • King Edward Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Shotton West?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Shotton West reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 351 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shotton West witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Shotton West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 339 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shotton West witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shotton West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shotton West has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 14.26 ranking 16th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Shotton West crimes were 351. The crime rate of Shotton West in 2024 was 185.41 (year) or 15.45 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shotton West were around 339 crimes with yearly crime rate of 179.07 (year) or 14.92 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shotton West)CrimesRank (Shotton West)CrimesRank (Shotton West)
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
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
Broughton South8 36119 38126 36
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

Shotton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 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 (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 20249
July 20245
June 202420
May 202417

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 202413
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
June 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Shotton West in May 2025

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

1. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Charmleys Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. King Edward Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Victoria Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Mill View Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodland Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. The Brambles (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. King George Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Alexandra Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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