Crime in Shotton: statistics, rates and trends
987 crimes were recorded in Shotton in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shotton at a glance
- Crime trends in Shotton
- Types of crime in Shotton
- Shotton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Shotton
- Streets with the most crime in Shotton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shotton
- Population and deprivation in Shotton
- Questions about crime in Shotton
- About this data
987 crimes were recorded in Shotton in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 346 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Shotton has the 55th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shotton | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 987 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 153.7 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,421 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shotton was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,311 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (987). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 987 | 153.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,056 | 164.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,065 | 165.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,179 | 183.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,160 | 180.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,145 | 178.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,311 | 204.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,146 | 178.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 990 | 154.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shotton 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, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in other crime (-35%) and burglary (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 53.9 | 1.57 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 26.3 | 1.72 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 161 | 25.1 | 3.03 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 11.8 | 1.75 | +21% |
| Public order | 62 | 9.7 | 1.45 | -9% |
| Other theft | 60 | 9.3 | 1.46 | -3% |
| Drugs | 28 | 4.4 | 1.33 | +87% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.6 | 1.01 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.0 | 0.60 | -10% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.6 | 1.25 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.7 | 2.08 | +83% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +700% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shotton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shotton recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 35.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shotton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shotton recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shotton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shotton recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shotton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shotton recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shotton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shotton recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shotton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shotton recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shotton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shotton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shotton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shotton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shotton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shotton recorded 19 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 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shotton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shotton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shotton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shotton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shotton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shotton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shotton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shotton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Shotton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shotton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shotton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connah's Quay | 1,490 | 89.4 | -42% |
| Hawarden | 717 | 59.7 | -61% |
| Buckley | 928 | 66.2 | -57% |
| Broughton (Flintshire) | 421 | 63.7 | -59% |
| Mynydd Isa | 247 | 44.2 | -71% |
| Penyffordd | 175 | 34.6 | -77% |
| Flint | 1,539 | 109.1 | -29% |
| Mold | 1,233 | 119.9 | -22% |
2 areas within Shotton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Shotton East and Shotton Higher had the highest rate (157.2 per 1,000) and Shotton West the lowest (146.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | Neighbourhood | 4,288 | 674 | 157.2 |
| Shotton West | Neighbourhood | 2,133 | 313 | 146.7 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 113 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 97 |
| On or near Dee View | 53 |
| On or near Charmleys Lane | 49 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 45 |
| On or near Grange Road | 32 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Ashfield Road | 27 |
| On or near Salisbury Street | 26 |
| On or near Castle Hill Street | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shotton 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 | 301 | 30.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 169 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 10.1% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Shotton has an estimated population of 6,421. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shotton sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shotton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.3% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.8% |
Is Shotton a safe place to live?
Shotton recorded 153.7 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Shotton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shotton was down 7% on the year before: 987 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,056 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shotton?
Shotton 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.