Crime in Hawarden: statistics, rates and trends

717 crimes were recorded in Hawarden in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 311 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hawarden has the 967th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hawarden was highest in the year to July 2021 (981 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (717). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hawarden 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 other theft (+43%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and public order (-36%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hawarden

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hawarden recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hawarden

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hawarden recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hawarden

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hawarden recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hawarden

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hawarden recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hawarden

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hawarden recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hawarden

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hawarden recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hawarden

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hawarden recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hawarden

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hawarden recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hawarden

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hawarden recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hawarden

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hawarden recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hawarden

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hawarden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hawarden

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hawarden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hawarden

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hawarden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Hawarden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hawarden.

3 areas within Hawarden, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hawarden: Mancot had the highest rate (53.9 per 1,000) and Hawarden: Ewloe the lowest (39.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hawarden 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.

Hawarden has an estimated population of 12,002. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hawarden sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.