Crime Rate in Greenfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenfield

The total recorded crimes in Greenfield, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenfield crime rate of 1.51 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 Greenfield, encompassing approximately 14,522 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Greenfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhodfa Wenlo with total crimes: 4
  • Greenfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Maes-Y-Dyffryn with total crimes: 2

How safe is Greenfield?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Greenfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 311 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Greenfield witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Greenfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 300 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Greenfield witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Greenfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Greenfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greenfield has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 20th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Greenfield crimes were 311. The crime rate of Greenfield in 2024 was 31.26 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenfield were around 300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.02 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenfield)CrimesRank (Greenfield)CrimesRank (Greenfield)
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
Flint: Oakenholt36 10360 15315 17
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
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

Greenfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary 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 (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 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 (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 20245
July 202411
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
June 20244

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243

High Crime Locations Greenfield in May 2025

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

1. Rhodfa Wenlo (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Greenfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Maes-Y-Dyffryn (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Ciglant Yr Hen Ysgol (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cairnton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clwyd Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Melin Y Dre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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