Crime Rate in Flintshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Flintshire

The total recorded crimes in Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 1,135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Flintshire crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Flintshire, encompassing approximately 154,960 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (462) incidents (10.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (250) incidents (19.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (98) incidents (10.11% increase)
Flintshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Oakenholt Lane with total crimes: 11

Flintshire Police Info:

North Wales Police

Flintshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny (62 crimes), and the safest, Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd (4 crimes), is 58 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Flintshire.

Similarly, the area of Flint North East (139 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pen-y-ffordd & Higher Kinnerton (18 crimes), with a difference of 121 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Flintshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny62
Shotton East and Shotton Higher60
Flint: Oakenholt53
Connah's Quay Central49
Queensferry and Sealand46

Safest Wards:

Treuddyn6
Whitford5
Broughton South5
Higher Kinnerton4
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Flint North East139
Mold125
Shotton & Garden City120
Holywell & Bagillt93
Broughton & Saltney70

Safest Areas:

Queensferry & Sandycroft26
Leeswood, Treuddyn & Gwernaffield25
Flint South West20
Connah's Quay South & Northop Hall19
Pen-y-ffordd & Higher Kinnerton18

Flintshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 462 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 250 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (417 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (209 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (441 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (239 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (362 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (195 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (401 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (205 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 324 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 172 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (365 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (197 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 457 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 196 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (410 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (231 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (470 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (239 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (395 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (220 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (390 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (259 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202598
June 202589
May 202597
April 202583
March 202590
February 202576
January 202578
December 2024109
November 2024108
October 202485
September 202499
August 2024110

A total of 986 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202579
June 202583
May 202598
April 202597
March 202580
February 202573
January 202561
December 202469
November 202489
October 202482
September 202491
August 202484

A total of 4894 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 407.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 470 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025462
June 2025417
May 2025441
April 2025362
March 2025401
February 2025324
January 2025365
December 2024457
November 2024410
October 2024470
September 2024395
August 2024390

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 91 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 202512
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 2612 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 217.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 259 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025250
June 2025209
May 2025239
April 2025195
March 2025205
February 2025172
January 2025197
December 2024196
November 2024231
October 2024239
September 2024220
August 2024259

A total of 668 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202565
May 202554
April 202568
March 202545
February 202537
January 202552
December 202460
November 202452
October 202468
September 202448
August 202459

A total of 376 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202534
May 202529
April 202541
March 202536
February 202524
January 202534
December 202441
November 202426
October 202414
September 202426
August 202433

A total of 811 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202581
May 202572
April 202555
March 202570
February 202551
January 202552
December 202474
November 202466
October 202476
September 202477
August 202467

A total of 272 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202519
May 202521
April 202532
March 202525
February 202514
January 202525
December 202420
November 202436
October 202424
September 202420
August 202421

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 202510
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 175 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202512
May 202514
April 202518
March 202517
February 202513
January 202513
December 202412
November 202410
October 202413
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 285 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202518
May 202521
April 202524
March 202511
February 202517
January 202541
December 202429
November 202432
October 202430
September 202419
August 202420

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Flintshire in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Flintshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Earl Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
3. Oakenholt Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Vickers' Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Burglary2
Drugs1
6. Fishermans' Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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