Shotton Higher crime figures: 39 offences reported in September, down 19% on August

Shotton Higher recorded 39 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 19% on August (48), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 16 reports, or 41% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and shoplifting (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list tackling the misuse of drugs, anti-social behaviour including anti-social driving and retail crime as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	16	14	+2
Anti-social behaviour	8	13	−5
Shoplifting	4	3	+1
Vehicle crime	4	3	+1
Criminal damage and arson	2	6	−4
Public order	2	3	−1
Other theft	1	3	−2
Possession of weapons	1	1	0
Other crime	1	1	0
Bicycle theft	0	1	−1
Total	39	48	−9

Where it was reported

1. On or near Petrol Station: 9
2. On or near Dee View: 7
3. On or near North Street: 4
4. On or near Green Lane: 2
5. On or near Plough Lane: 2
6. On or near Grange Road: 2

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 21
• Local resolution: 4
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 3

Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.