Crime in Shotton: statistics, rates and trends
1,007 crimes were recorded in Shotton in the 12 months to August 2026, 156.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (345), anti-social behaviour (190) and shoplifting (152) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 49th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Shotton | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,007 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.8 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,421 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shotton peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,321 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (974). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,007 | 156.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,043 | 162.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,053 | 164.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,176 | 183.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,177 | 183.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,111 | 173.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,321 | 205.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,168 | 181.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 974 | 151.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 109 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shotton recorded notably more shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (93% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (85% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (34% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 66 to 80, while burglary fell from 28 to 22 and other crime fell from 24 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 345 | 53.7 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 29.6 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 152 | 23.7 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 12.5 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Public order | 66 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 62 | 9.7 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Drugs | 29 | 4.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.1 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shotton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connah's Quay | 1,458 | 87.5 | -44% |
| Hawarden | 693 | 57.7 | -63% |
| Buckley | 939 | 66.9 | -57% |
| Broughton (Flintshire) | 423 | 64.0 | -59% |
| Mynydd Isa | 232 | 41.5 | -74% |
| Penyffordd | 186 | 36.8 | -77% |
| Flint | 1,526 | 108.2 | -31% |
| Mold | 1,194 | 116.1 | -26% |
Of the 2 areas within Shotton, Shotton West had the highest crime rate (157.1 per 1,000) and Shotton East and Shotton Higher the lowest (156.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotton West | Neighbourhood | 2,133 | 335 | 157.1 |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | Neighbourhood | 4,288 | 672 | 156.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Shotton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (123).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 123 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 94 |
| On or near Charmleys Lane | 53 |
| On or near Dee View | 49 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 45 |
| On or near Grange Road | 31 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Salisbury Street | 27 |
| On or near Ashfield Road | 26 |
| On or near Castle Hill Street | 25 |
Of the 817 crimes in Shotton with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 190 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 294 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Shotton has an estimated population of 6,421 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shotton average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shotton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.8% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Shotton a safe place to live?
Shotton recorded 156.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 49th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Shotton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 345 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Shotton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shotton was down 3% on the year before: 1,007 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,043 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shotton?
About 6,421 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shotton?
Shotton 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.