Crime in Hawarden: Aston: statistics, rates and trends
267 crimes were recorded in Hawarden: Aston in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hawarden: Aston
- Questions about crime in Hawarden: Aston
- About this data
267 crimes were recorded in Hawarden: Aston in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 131 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hawarden: Aston has the 2,916th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hawarden: Aston | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 267 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.6 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,073 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hawarden: Aston was highest in the year to July 2021 (368 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (258). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 267 | 52.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 283 | 55.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 258 | 50.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 295 | 58.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 316 | 62.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 368 | 72.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 335 | 66.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 340 | 67.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 279 | 55.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hawarden: Aston over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-92%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 | 25.8 | 0.75 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 8.9 | 0.58 | -21% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.4 | 0.49 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 3.2 | 0.64 | +23% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.0 | 0.46 | +25% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -92% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hawarden: Aston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hawarden: Aston recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 49.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hawarden: Aston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hawarden: Aston recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hawarden: Aston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hawarden: Aston recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hawarden: Aston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hawarden: Aston recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hawarden: Aston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hawarden: Aston recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hawarden: Aston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hawarden: Aston recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hawarden: Aston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hawarden: Aston recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hawarden: Aston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hawarden: Aston recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hawarden: Aston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hawarden: Aston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hawarden: Aston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hawarden: Aston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hawarden: Aston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hawarden: Aston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 92% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hawarden: Aston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hawarden: Aston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hawarden: Aston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hawarden: Aston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hawarden: Aston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 215 | 39.9 | -24% |
| Hawarden: Mancot | 175 | 53.9 | +2% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 674 | 157.2 | +199% |
| Connah's Quay South | 145 | 32.5 | -38% |
| Queensferry and Sealand | 740 | 127.3 | +142% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 535 | 113.8 | +116% |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 225 | 41.7 | -21% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 498 | 97.1 | +85% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hawarden: Aston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Chester Road | 46 |
| On or near Oakfield Road | 22 |
| On or near Wirral View | 19 |
| On or near Aston Road | 14 |
| On or near Briarwood Road | 13 |
| On or near Dale Road | 13 |
| On or near Yr Hen Berlan | 8 |
| On or near Church Lane | 8 |
| On or near Burghley Road | 7 |
| On or near The Croft | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hawarden: Aston over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 33.0% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 15.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 13.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Hawarden: Aston has an estimated population of 5,073. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hawarden: Aston sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hawarden: Aston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Hawarden: Aston a safe place to live?
Hawarden: Aston recorded 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hawarden: Aston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Hawarden: Aston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hawarden: Aston was down 6% on the year before: 267 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 283 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hawarden: Aston?
Hawarden: Aston is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hawarden: Aston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.