Crime Rate in Flintshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Flintshire

The total recorded crimes in Flintshire, UK in March 2025 are around 1,002 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Flintshire crime rate of 6.47 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (401) incidents (23.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (205) incidents (19.19% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (90) incidents (18.42% increase)
Flintshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 18
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Ffordd St Gregoire with total crimes: 8

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 (74 crimes), and the safest, Cilcain (1 crimes), is 73 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Flintshire.

Similarly, the area of Shotton & Garden City (137 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Buckley North, Northop & Sychdyn (16 crimes), with a difference of 121 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Flintshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Shotton East and Shotton Higher74
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny57
Queensferry and Sealand54
Holywell Central48
Mold: Broncoed48

Safest Wards:

Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd7
Higher Kinnerton4
Whitford4
Mold South3
Cilcain1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Shotton & Garden City137
Mold109
Flint North East99
Holywell & Bagillt97
Buckley South67

Safest Areas:

New Brighton & Mynyddisa25
Flint South West21
Connah's Quay South & Northop Hall21
Caerwys, Halkyn & Nannerch16
Buckley North, Northop & Sychdyn16

Flintshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (784 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (504 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202524
January 202534
December 202441
November 202426
October 202414
September 202426
August 202433
July 202435
June 202472

A total of 2500 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 250.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025205
February 2025172
January 2025197
December 2024196
November 2024231
October 2024239
September 2024220
August 2024259
July 2024277
June 2024504

A total of 272 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202517
January 202541
December 202429
November 202432
October 202430
September 202419
August 202420
July 202427
June 202446

A total of 96 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 202424

A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202513
January 202513
December 202412
November 202410
October 202413
September 202417
August 202411
July 202416
June 202428

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 4432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 443.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 784 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025401
February 2025324
January 2025365
December 2024457
November 2024410
October 2024470
September 2024395
August 2024390
July 2024436
June 2024784

A total of 616 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202537
January 202552
December 202460
November 202452
October 202468
September 202448
August 202459
July 202465
June 2024130

A total of 741 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202551
January 202552
December 202474
November 202466
October 202476
September 202477
August 202467
July 202462
June 2024146

A total of 852 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202573
January 202561
December 202469
November 202489
October 202482
September 202491
August 202484
July 202487
June 2024136

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412

A total of 1071 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 107.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202590
February 202576
January 202578
December 2024109
November 2024108
October 202485
September 202499
August 2024110
July 2024104
June 2024212

A total of 264 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202514
January 202525
December 202420
November 202436
October 202424
September 202420
August 202421
July 202427
June 202452

High Crime Locations Flintshire in March 2025

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

1. Earl Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
3. Ffordd St Gregoire (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Bicycle theft1
4. Park Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Llys Daniel Owen (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3

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