Crime in Hawarden: Aston: statistics, rates and trends
266 crimes were recorded in Hawarden: Aston in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hawarden: Aston at a glance
- Crime trends in Hawarden: Aston
- Types of crime in Hawarden: Aston
- Hawarden: Aston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hawarden: Aston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hawarden: Aston
- Demographics of Hawarden: Aston
- Questions about crime in Hawarden: Aston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (126), anti-social behaviour (52) and public order (21) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,925th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hawarden: Aston | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 266 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.4 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,073 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hawarden: Aston peaked in the year to August 2021 (371 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (259). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 266 | 52.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 283 | 55.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 259 | 51.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 301 | 59.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 304 | 59.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 371 | 73.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 320 | 63.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 351 | 69.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 273 | 53.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (38% below) and anti-social behaviour (33% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 24.8 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 10.3 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hawarden: Aston; the highest is Shotton East and Shotton Higher (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Connah's Quay South (30.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hawarden: Aston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 192 | 35.6 | -32% |
| Hawarden: Mancot | 173 | 53.3 | +2% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 672 | 156.7 | +199% |
| Connah's Quay South | 134 | 30.0 | -43% |
| Queensferry and Sealand | 740 | 127.3 | +143% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 533 | 113.3 | +116% |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 227 | 42.1 | -20% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 489 | 95.4 | +82% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Hawarden: Aston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Old Chester Road” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Chester Road | 47 |
| On or near Oakfield Road | 26 |
| On or near Wirral View | 15 |
| On or near Aston Road | 12 |
| On or near Briarwood Road | 11 |
| On or near Dale Road | 11 |
| On or near Burghley Road | 9 |
| On or near The Croft | 8 |
| On or near Yr Hen Berlan | 8 |
| On or near Church Lane | 7 |
Of the 214 crimes in Hawarden: Aston with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 17.8% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 15.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 5.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Hawarden: Aston has an estimated population of 5,073 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hawarden: Aston average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hawarden: Aston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Hawarden: Aston a safe place to live?
Hawarden: Aston recorded 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,925th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hawarden: Aston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Hawarden: Aston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hawarden: Aston was down 6% on the year before: 266 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 283 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hawarden: Aston?
About 5,073 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hawarden: Aston?
Hawarden: Aston 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.