Crime Rate in Higher Kinnerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Higher Kinnerton

The total recorded crimes in Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire, UK in April 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Higher Kinnerton crime rate of 13.13 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 Higher Kinnerton, encompassing approximately 152 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Higher Kinnerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middle Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Kirkett Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Higher Kinnerton?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Higher Kinnerton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 30 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Higher Kinnerton recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Higher Kinnerton had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 31 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Higher Kinnerton recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Higher Kinnerton Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Higher Kinnerton has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 13.13 ranking 45th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Higher Kinnerton crimes were 30. The crime rate of Higher Kinnerton in 2024 was 196.98 (year) or 16.41 (month) ranking it 45 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Higher Kinnerton were around 31 crimes with yearly crime rate of 203.55 (year) or 16.96 (month) ranking 45 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Higher Kinnerton)CrimesRank (Higher Kinnerton)CrimesRank (Higher Kinnerton)
Holywell Central46 4781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher64 2839 1768 3
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny64 1798 2737 4
Queensferry and Sealand55 3698 4859 2
Connah's Quay Central40 6628 5587 5
Llanasa and Trelawnyd45 5446 11453 7
Mold East23 18573 6496 6
Connah's Quay: Golftyn31 11543 7426 8
Buckley: Bistre East40 7391 12360 13
Mold West38 8543 8411 9
Saltney Ferry24 16489 9405 10
Greenfield33 9311 19300 18
Flint: Castle32 10485 10393 11
Buckley: Bistre West17 26368 14381 12
Hawarden: Aston30 12297 20289 19
Mold: Broncoed28 13368 13353 14
Shotton West26 14351 16339 15
Flint: Oakenholt18 24360 15315 17
Hawarden: Ewloe25 15212 28257 22
Broughton North East18 22350 17331 16
Connah's Quay: Wepre24 17282 22235 26
Holywell West8 39322 18284 21
Buckley: Pentrobin21 19240 25243 24
Bagillt13 32285 21287 20
Buckley: Mountain19 20196 30214 28
Llanfynydd18 21279 24246 23
Mostyn15 27280 23181 31
Argoed and New Brighton18 23220 27228 27
Pen-y-ffordd13 31225 26242 25
Brynford and Halkyn17 25181 31163 33
Caergwrle14 28126 37104 39
Hawarden: Mancot9 38206 29196 29
Leeswood14 2992 41111 38
Holywell East11 34159 32182 30
Caerwys13 30107 39122 37
Hope12 33128 35166 32
Connah's Quay South11 35152 33140 35
Northop10 36150 34159 34
Broughton South4 42119 38126 36
Mold South8 40126 3679 43
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd10 37103 4090 41
Cilcain4 4187 4294 40
Treuddyn4 4356 4484 42
Whitford3 4480 4363 44

Higher Kinnerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (1 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Higher Kinnerton in April 2025

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

1. Middle Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Kirkett Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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