Crime Rate in Mostyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mostyn

The total recorded crimes in Mostyn, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mostyn crime rate of 113.16 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 Mostyn, encompassing approximately 167 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Mostyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bodhyfryd with total crimes: 4
  • Ygerddi with total crimes: 4
  • Ffordd Pandarus with total crimes: 4

How safe is Mostyn?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Mostyn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 280 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Mostyn had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 181 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mostyn recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mostyn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mostyn has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 113.16 ranking 23th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Mostyn crimes were 280. The crime rate of Mostyn in 2024 was 1667.66 (year) or 138.97 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mostyn were around 181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1078.02 (year) or 89.84 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mostyn)CrimesRank (Mostyn)CrimesRank (Mostyn)
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
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
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

Mostyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202513
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 202414
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 202417
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
November 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Mostyn in May 2025

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

1. Bodhyfryd (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ygerddi (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Ffordd Pandarus (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Red Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Wirral View (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bryn Tirion (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Isglan Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hafod-Y-Ddol Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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