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 May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shotton East and Shotton Higher crime rate of 8.24 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 Shotton East and Shotton Higher, encompassing approximately 9,462 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Shotton East and Shotton Higher Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Poplar Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Hafan Glyd with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Flintshire.

    • 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 areas in the Flintshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Shotton East and Shotton Higher has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 8.24 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shotton East and Shotton Higher)CrimesRank (Shotton East and Shotton Higher)CrimesRank (Shotton East and Shotton Higher)
Holywell Central61 4781 3906 1
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
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 East and Shotton Higher Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 202411
November 202411
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413
July 202418
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202517
March 202529
February 202515
January 202516
December 202420
November 202429
October 202427
September 202424
August 202424
July 202421
June 202448
May 202427

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202514
February 202517
January 202513
December 202415
November 202410
October 20248
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Shotton East and Shotton Higher in May 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)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Hafan Glyd (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dee View (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grange Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Westminster Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. North Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Butler Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Marina Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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