Crime Rate in Mostyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mostyn

The total recorded crimes in Mostyn, Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mostyn crime rate of 178.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Mostyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hafod-Y-Ddol Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ffordd Pandarus with total crimes: 5
  • Ygerddi 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 July 2025 the Mostyn has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 178.68 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mostyn)CrimesRank (Mostyn)CrimesRank (Mostyn)
Holywell Central45 6781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher60 2839 1768 3
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny62 1798 2737 4
Queensferry and Sealand46 5698 4859 2
Flint: Oakenholt53 3360 15315 17
Connah's Quay Central49 4628 5587 5
Mold East41 9573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd41 10446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn28 18543 7426 8
Flint: Castle44 7485 10393 11
Mold West35 13543 8411 9
Argoed and New Brighton42 8220 27228 27
Saltney Ferry28 20489 9405 10
Broughton North East37 11350 17331 16
Buckley: Bistre West32 15368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East19 26391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed36 12368 13353 14
Hawarden: Aston34 14297 20289 19
Shotton West27 22351 16339 15
Hawarden: Ewloe29 17212 28257 22
Greenfield13 34311 19300 18
Holywell West24 23322 18284 21
Connah's Quay: Wepre28 19282 22235 26
Bagillt27 21285 21287 20
Llanfynydd9 38279 24246 23
Buckley: Pentrobin24 24240 25243 24
Pen-y-ffordd14 29225 26242 25
Buckley: Mountain20 25196 30214 28
Brynford and Halkyn15 27181 31163 33
Leeswood15 2892 41111 38
Hawarden: Mancot13 31206 29196 29
Holywell East8 40159 32182 30
Northop14 30150 34159 34
Hope11 37128 35166 32
Caerwys13 32107 39122 37
Connah's Quay South12 35152 33140 35
Mold South13 33126 3679 43
Broughton South5 43119 38126 36
Caergwrle12 36126 37104 39
Cilcain8 3987 4294 40
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd4 45103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4156 4484 42
Whitford5 4280 4363 44
Higher Kinnerton4 4430 4531 45

Mostyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 20255
April 20254
March 202513
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 202414
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Mostyn in July 2025

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

1. Hafod-Y-Ddol Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Ffordd Pandarus (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Ygerddi (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ffordd Aber (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bodhyfryd (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wirral View (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Bryn Tirion (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Maes Alarch (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A548 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Y Dreflan (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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