Crime in Shotton Colliery: statistics, rates and trends

640 crimes were recorded in Shotton Colliery in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 183 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Shotton Colliery has the 145th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Shotton Colliery was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,221 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (605). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 Shotton Colliery 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in other theft (+28%). The largest falls were in other crime (-55%) and burglary (-46%).

Violence and sexual offences in Shotton Colliery

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shotton Colliery recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Shotton Colliery

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shotton Colliery recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Shotton Colliery

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shotton Colliery recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Shotton Colliery

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shotton Colliery recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Shotton Colliery

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shotton Colliery recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Shotton Colliery

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shotton Colliery recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Shotton Colliery

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shotton Colliery recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Shotton Colliery

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shotton Colliery recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Shotton Colliery

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shotton Colliery recorded 13 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 55% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Shotton Colliery

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shotton Colliery recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Shotton Colliery

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shotton Colliery recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Shotton Colliery

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shotton Colliery recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Shotton Colliery

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shotton Colliery recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Shotton Colliery

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

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

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 Colliery over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shotton Colliery 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.

Shotton Colliery has an estimated population of 5,085. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shotton Colliery sits in decile 2.6, more 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 Shotton Colliery. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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