Crime Rate in Higher Kinnerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Higher Kinnerton

The total recorded crimes in Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire, UK in February 2026 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Higher Kinnerton crime rate of 19.70 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Higher Kinnerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harley Drive with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Higher Kinnerton)CrimesRank (Higher Kinnerton)CrimesRank (Higher Kinnerton)
Holywell CentralNA NA781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton HigherNA NA839 1768 3
Queensferry and SealandNA NA698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and TrelawnyNA NA798 2737 4
Connah's Quay CentralNA NA628 5587 5
Mold EastNA NA573 6496 6
Llanasa and TrelawnydNA NA446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: GolftynNA NA543 7426 8
Mold WestNA NA543 8411 9
Saltney FerryNA NA489 9405 10
Flint: CastleNA NA485 10393 11
Buckley: Bistre WestNA NA368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre EastNA NA391 12360 13
Mold: BroncoedNA NA368 13353 14
Shotton WestNA NA351 16339 15
Flint: OakenholtNA NA360 15315 17
Broughton North EastNA NA350 17331 16
GreenfieldNA NA311 19300 18
Holywell WestNA NA322 18284 21
Hawarden: AstonNA NA297 20289 19
BagilltNA NA285 21287 20
Hawarden: EwloeNA NA212 28257 22
Connah's Quay: WepreNA NA282 22235 26
LlanfynyddNA NA279 24246 23
MostynNA NA280 23181 31
Buckley: PentrobinNA NA240 25243 24
Pen-y-fforddNA NA225 26242 25
Argoed and New BrightonNA NA220 27228 27
Buckley: MountainNA NA196 30214 28
Hawarden: MancotNA NA206 29196 29
Holywell EastNA NA159 32182 30
Brynford and HalkynNA NA181 31163 33
HopeNA NA128 35166 32
Connah's Quay SouthNA NA152 33140 35
NorthopNA NA150 34159 34
Broughton SouthNA NA119 38126 36
Mold SouthNA NA126 3679 43
CaerwysNA NA107 39122 37
CaergwrleNA NA126 37104 39
LeeswoodNA NA92 41111 38
CilcainNA NA87 4294 40
Gwernaffield and GwernymynyddNA NA103 4090 41
TreuddynNA NA56 4484 42
WhitfordNA NA80 4363 44

Higher Kinnerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
September 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
April 20251

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Higher Kinnerton in February 2026

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

1. Harley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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