Crime Rate in Flintshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Flintshire

The total recorded crimes in Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 1,102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Flintshire crime rate of 7.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (441) incidents (21.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (239) incidents (22.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (1.03% increase)
Flintshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 23
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13

Flintshire Police Info:

North Wales Police

Flintshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Shotton East and Shotton Higher (78 crimes), and the safest, Mold South (3 crimes), is 75 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Flintshire.

Similarly, the area of Shotton & Garden City (159 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pen-y-ffordd & Higher Kinnerton (12 crimes), with a difference of 147 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Flintshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Shotton East and Shotton Higher78
Queensferry and Sealand76
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny73
Holywell Central61
Mold East47

Safest Wards:

Leeswood6
Hope6
Treuddyn6
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd5
Mold South3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Shotton & Garden City159
Flint North East121
Holywell & Bagillt117
Mold113
Buckley South77

Safest Areas:

New Brighton & Mynyddisa23
Leeswood, Treuddyn & Gwernaffield17
Buckley North, Northop & Sychdyn17
Connah's Quay South & Northop Hall14
Pen-y-ffordd & Higher Kinnerton12

Flintshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 436 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 277 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 265 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202532
March 202525
February 202514
January 202525
December 202420
November 202436
October 202424
September 202420
August 202421
July 202427

A total of 154 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202517
February 202513
January 202513
December 202412
November 202410
October 202413
September 202417
August 202411
July 202416

A total of 1039 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 94.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 202583
March 202590
February 202576
January 202578
December 2024109
November 2024108
October 202485
September 202499
August 2024110
July 2024104

A total of 911 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 202597
March 202580
February 202573
January 202561
December 202469
November 202489
October 202482
September 202491
August 202484
July 202487

A total of 83 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 202512
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248

A total of 2430 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 220.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 277 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025239
April 2025195
March 2025205
February 2025172
January 2025197
December 2024196
November 2024231
October 2024239
September 2024220
August 2024259
July 2024277

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 271 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 202511
February 202517
January 202541
December 202429
November 202432
October 202430
September 202419
August 202420
July 202427

A total of 608 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202568
March 202545
February 202537
January 202552
December 202460
November 202452
October 202468
September 202448
August 202459
July 202465

A total of 339 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202541
March 202536
February 202524
January 202534
December 202441
November 202426
October 202414
September 202426
August 202433
July 202435

A total of 722 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202555
March 202570
February 202551
January 202552
December 202474
November 202466
October 202476
September 202477
August 202467
July 202462

A total of 4451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 404.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 470 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025441
April 2025362
March 2025401
February 2025324
January 2025365
December 2024457
November 2024410
October 2024470
September 2024395
August 2024390
July 2024436

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Flintshire in May 2025

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

1. Earl Street (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Howard Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
4. Ferry Bank (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order1
Drugs1
Burglary1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1

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