Crime Rate in Flintshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Flintshire

The total recorded crimes in Flintshire, UK in February 2026 are around 905 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Flintshire crime rate of 5.84 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (375) incidents (10.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (174) incidents (2.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (91) incidents (-24.79% decrease)
Flintshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 37
  • Fishermans' Road with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

Flintshire Police Info:

North Wales Police

Flintshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 375 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 174 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (340 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (170 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 360 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 141 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (419 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (153 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (417 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (200 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (386 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (195 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (497 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (229 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2532 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 194.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026174
January 2026170
December 2025141
November 2025153
October 2025200
September 2025195
August 2025229
July 2025250
June 2025209
May 2025239
April 2025195
March 2025205
February 2025172

A total of 5201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 400.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 497 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026375
January 2026340
December 2025360
November 2025419
October 2025417
September 2025386
August 2025497
July 2025462
June 2025417
May 2025441
April 2025362
March 2025401
February 2025324

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20253
November 20256
October 20253
September 20252
August 20259
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 837 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202658
January 202663
December 202545
November 202552
October 202578
September 202556
August 202586
July 202570
June 202581
May 202572
April 202555
March 202570
February 202551

A total of 721 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202645
December 202573
November 202544
October 202559
September 202553
August 202571
July 202560
June 202565
May 202554
April 202568
March 202545
February 202537

A total of 1030 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202675
January 202665
December 202560
November 202552
October 202579
September 202572
August 202594
July 202598
June 202589
May 202597
April 202583
March 202590
February 202576

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20253
November 20254
October 20258
September 20251
August 20256
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 202510
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 262 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202621
December 202520
November 202525
October 202519
September 202516
August 202521
July 202515
June 202519
May 202521
April 202532
March 202525
February 202514

A total of 88 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20256
November 20253
October 20256
September 20256
August 20259
July 202510
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 202512

A total of 1154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202691
January 2026121
December 2025103
November 202581
October 202584
September 202578
August 202586
July 202579
June 202583
May 202598
April 202597
March 202580
February 202573

A total of 272 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202625
December 202515
November 202525
October 202524
September 202519
August 202529
July 202523
June 202518
May 202521
April 202524
March 202511
February 202517

A total of 250 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202617
December 202519
November 202526
October 202528
September 202518
August 202527
July 202525
June 202512
May 202514
April 202518
March 202517
February 202513

A total of 395 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202624
December 202518
November 202531
October 202524
September 202544
August 202530
July 202538
June 202534
May 202529
April 202541
March 202536
February 202524

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
August 20254
July 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

High Crime Locations Flintshire in February 2026

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

1. Earl Street (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting29
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Robbery1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Fishermans' Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary1
4. Farm Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Other theft1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bretton Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Howard Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1

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