Crime in Broughton South: statistics, rates and trends
96 crimes were recorded in Broughton South in the 12 months to August 2026, 22.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broughton South at a glance
- Crime trends in Broughton South
- Types of crime in Broughton South
- Broughton South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broughton South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broughton South
- Demographics of Broughton South
- Questions about crime in Broughton South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (50), anti-social behaviour (16) and other theft (10) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,894th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Broughton South | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 96 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 22.4 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,291 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broughton South peaked in the year to August 2022 (180 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (91). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 96 | 22.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 91 | 21.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 116 | 27.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 129 | 30.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 180 | 41.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 178 | 41.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 161 | 37.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 143 | 33.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 123 | 28.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (66% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 11.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Broughton South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broughton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-y-ffordd | 186 | 36.8 | +64% |
| Saltney Ferry | 335 | 64.4 | +188% |
| Hawarden: Mancot | 173 | 53.3 | +138% |
| Hawarden: Aston | 266 | 52.4 | +134% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 192 | 35.6 | +59% |
| Queensferry and Sealand | 740 | 127.3 | +469% |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 227 | 42.1 | +88% |
| Buckley: Bistre East | 297 | 88.1 | +294% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Broughton South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Copper Beach Close”, “Somerford Road” and “Warren Drive” (7 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Copper Beach Close | 7 |
| On or near Somerford Road | 7 |
| On or near Warren Drive | 7 |
| On or near Messham Close | 6 |
| On or near Colinwood Avenue | 5 |
| On or near Llys Caer | 5 |
| On or near Thornhill Close | 5 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Close | 4 |
| On or near Hope Road | 4 |
| On or near Lancaster Park | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 80 crimes in Broughton South with one. The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 38 | 47.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 14 | 17.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 5.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
Broughton South has an estimated population of 4,291 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.9%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broughton South average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broughton South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Broughton South a safe place to live?
Broughton South recorded 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,894th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Broughton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 50 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (16).
Is crime in Broughton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broughton South was up 5% on the year before: 96 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 91 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broughton South?
About 4,291 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broughton South?
Broughton South is policed by North Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.