Crime Rate in Shotton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shotton West

The total recorded crimes in Shotton West, Flintshire, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shotton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charmleys Lane with total crimes: 8
  • King Edward Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area 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 July 2025 the Shotton West has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 14.26 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shotton West)CrimesRank (Shotton West)CrimesRank (Shotton West)
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
Broughton North East37 11350 17331 16
Buckley: Bistre West32 15368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East19 26391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed36 12368 13353 14
Hawarden: Aston34 14297 20289 19
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

Shotton West 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202513
April 20259
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Charmleys Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. King Edward Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Woodland Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ryeland Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Queensway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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