Crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher: statistics, rates and trends
674 crimes were recorded in Shotton East and Shotton Higher in the 12 months to July 2026, 157.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher at a glance
- Crime trends in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
- Types of crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
- Shotton East and Shotton Higher compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
- Population and deprivation in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
- Questions about crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
- About this data
674 crimes were recorded in Shotton East and Shotton Higher in the 12 months to July 2026, 157.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 249 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shotton East and Shotton Higher has the 383rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shotton East and Shotton Higher | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 674 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 157.2 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,288 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher was highest in the year to July 2020 (898 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (674). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 674 | 157.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 772 | 180.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 758 | 176.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 858 | 200.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 796 | 185.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 844 | 196.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 898 | 209.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 802 | 187.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 707 | 164.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shotton East and Shotton Higher 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+19%). The largest falls were in other crime (-48%) and burglary (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 249 | 58.1 | 1.70 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 28.0 | 3.38 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 25.7 | 1.67 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 13.1 | 1.93 | +19% |
| Other theft | 35 | 8.2 | 1.28 | -12% |
| Public order | 34 | 7.9 | 1.19 | -26% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -35% |
| Drugs | 15 | 3.5 | 1.07 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.0 | 0.62 | -28% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.8 | 1.33 | -48% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.6 | 1.98 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +300% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 0.69 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shotton East and Shotton Higher, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shotton East and Shotton Higher.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shotton East and Shotton Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden: Aston | 267 | 52.6 | -67% |
| Hawarden: Mancot | 175 | 53.9 | -66% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 535 | 113.8 | -28% |
| Connah's Quay South | 145 | 32.5 | -79% |
| Queensferry and Sealand | 740 | 127.3 | -19% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 215 | 39.9 | -75% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 498 | 97.1 | -38% |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 225 | 41.7 | -73% |
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 Shotton East and Shotton Higher over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 97 |
| On or near Dee View | 53 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 42 |
| On or near Grange Road | 32 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Ashfield Road | 27 |
| On or near Castle Hill Street | 25 |
| On or near Chester Road (West) | 21 |
| On or near Green Lane | 19 |
| On or near North Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shotton East and Shotton Higher 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 | 218 | 32.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 124 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 9.8% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Shotton East and Shotton Higher has an estimated population of 4,288. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shotton East and Shotton Higher sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shotton East and Shotton Higher |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.2% |
| Social rented homes | 32.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.6% |
Is Shotton East and Shotton Higher a safe place to live?
Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 157.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Shotton East and Shotton Higher?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (120).
Is crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shotton East and Shotton Higher was down 13% on the year before: 674 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 772 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shotton East and Shotton Higher?
Shotton East and Shotton Higher 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 Shotton East and Shotton Higher. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.