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Crime in Broughton

Broughton had 102 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 44 Flintshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Flintshire area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

CH4, Flintshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Broughton

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62.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 44Flintshire rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 41 Apr 25 May 38 Jun 28 Jul 36 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Broughton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3635%
shoplifting1919%
anti-social behaviour1616%
theft1212%
public order1010%
criminal damage33%
drugs22%
weapons11%

Broughton against Flintshire

TypeBroughton per 1,000Middle Flintshire areaChange
Violence2223.5▲ 50%
Burglary0.61.5–
Vehicle crime0.61.6–
Anti-social behaviour9.816.20%
Theft and robbery7.35.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Saltney Ferry83.8▼ 15%
Broughton62.5▲ 12%
Bretton61.7▲ 7%
Hawarden44.4▼ 20%
Sandycroft30.7▼ 40%
Higher Kinnerton30▲ 30%
See every Flintshire area ranked on the crime in Flintshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Broughton a safe area?

Broughton had about 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 44 Flintshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Broughton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by shoplifting (19) and anti-social behaviour (16).