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Burglary Rates in Shotton East and Shotton Higher

Flintshire, Wales

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Shotton East and Shotton Higher recorded 15 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

15

3.45 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

696

159.9 per 1,000 residents

2% above the UK average61% above the Wales regional average

How does Shotton East and Shotton Higher rank?

Within Flintshire

8 of 45 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

65th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
272
39%
Other Crime
149
21%
Shoplifting
125
18%
Anti-social Behaviour
106
15%
Burglary
15
2%
Vehicle Crime
14
2%
Drug Offences
12
2%
Robbery
3
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in Shotton East and Shotton Higher

Source: Census 2021 · 1,860 households

Detached 12%Semi-detached 52%Terraced 23%Flats 12%

The most common property type in Shotton East and Shotton Higher is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Shotton East and Shotton Higher homeowners

Most homes in Shotton East and Shotton Higher are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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