Crime Rate in Flint: Oakenholt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Flint: Oakenholt

The total recorded crimes in Flint: Oakenholt, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Flint: Oakenholt crime rate of 6.65 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 Flint: Oakenholt, encompassing approximately 5,415 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Flint: Oakenholt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tir Digonedd with total crimes: 5
  • Cae Petit with total crimes: 5
  • Old Paper Mill Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Flint: Oakenholt?

To understand the safety of Flint: Oakenholt, we need to analyze Flint: Oakenholt crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Flint: Oakenholt reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 360 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Flint: Oakenholt witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Flint: Oakenholt experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 315 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Flint: Oakenholt witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Flint: Oakenholt has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Flint: Oakenholt Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Flint: Oakenholt has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 6.65 ranking 10th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Flint: Oakenholt crimes were 360. The crime rate of Flint: Oakenholt in 2024 was 66.48 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Flint: Oakenholt were around 315 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.17 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Flint: Oakenholt)CrimesRank (Flint: Oakenholt)CrimesRank (Flint: Oakenholt)
Holywell Central61 4781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher78 1839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand76 2698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny73 3798 2737 4
Connah's Quay Central47 6628 5587 5
Mold East47 5573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd37 8446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn22 21543 7426 8
Flint: Castle45 7485 10393 11
Mold West30 14543 8411 9
Saltney Ferry36 9489 9405 10
Buckley: Bistre West34 11368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East31 13391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed33 12368 13353 14
Shotton West27 16351 16339 15
Hawarden: Ewloe27 15212 28257 22
Broughton North East20 22350 17331 16
Hawarden: Aston25 17297 20289 19
Greenfield22 20311 19300 18
Holywell West13 31322 18284 21
Hawarden: Mancot25 18206 29196 29
Buckley: Pentrobin22 19240 25243 24
Bagillt19 24285 21287 20
Connah's Quay: Wepre18 25282 22235 26
Llanfynydd15 29279 24246 23
Mostyn19 23280 23181 31
Pen-y-ffordd12 32225 26242 25
Argoed and New Brighton18 26220 27228 27
Brynford and Halkyn18 27181 31163 33
Buckley: Mountain12 33196 30214 28
Holywell East15 28159 32182 30
Connah's Quay South13 30152 33140 35
Hope6 41128 35166 32
Northop10 35150 34159 34
Caergwrle11 34126 37104 39
Broughton South8 36119 38126 36
Mold South3 44126 3679 43
Caerwys6 39107 39122 37
Cilcain8 3787 4294 40
Leeswood6 4092 41111 38
Whitford7 3880 4363 44
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd5 43103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4256 4484 42
Higher KinnertonNA NA30 4531 45

Flint: Oakenholt Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202517
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 202415
October 202419
September 202415
August 20249
July 20248
June 202432
May 202423

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20254
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
May 20241

High Crime Locations Flint: Oakenholt in May 2025

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

1. Tir Digonedd (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Cae Petit (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Old Paper Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Kelsterton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Chester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Maes Gwyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Llys Curig (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Llys Cadfan (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Kings Avenue (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ffordd Dwynwen (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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