Crime Rate in Mostyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mostyn

The total recorded crimes in Mostyn, Flintshire, UK in February 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mostyn crime rate of 29.78 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mostyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Isglan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Maes Alarch with total crimes: 1
  • Hafod-Y-Ddol Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Mostyn has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 29.78 ranking 41th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)
Holywell Central32 7781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher51 3839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand57 1698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny54 2798 2737 4
Mold West43 4543 8411 9
Connah's Quay Central27 11628 5587 5
Broughton North East33 5350 17331 16
Mold East28 10573 6496 6
Connah's Quay: Golftyn33 6543 7426 8
Llanasa and Trelawnyd23 15446 11453 7
Mold: Broncoed30 8368 13353 14
Saltney Ferry25 13489 9405 10
Flint: Castle29 9485 10393 11
Buckley: Bistre West14 24368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East23 14391 12360 13
Greenfield26 12311 19300 18
Shotton West15 22351 16339 15
Flint: Oakenholt21 17360 15315 17
Llanfynydd21 16279 24246 23
Holywell West11 29322 18284 21
Connah's Quay: Wepre20 18282 22235 26
Hawarden: Aston13 25297 20289 19
Bagillt18 19285 21287 20
Hawarden: Mancot17 20206 29196 29
Pen-y-ffordd17 21225 26242 25
Hawarden: Ewloe12 27212 28257 22
Buckley: Mountain15 23196 30214 28
Buckley: Pentrobin10 32240 25243 24
Argoed and New Brighton12 26220 27228 27
Hope12 28128 35166 32
Holywell East2 44159 32182 30
Treuddyn10 3056 4484 42
Brynford and Halkyn6 40181 31163 33
Northop10 31150 34159 34
Connah's Quay South8 33152 33140 35
Caergwrle7 34126 37104 39
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd7 35103 4090 41
Broughton South6 38119 38126 36
Mold South6 37126 3679 43
Caerwys6 36107 39122 37
Leeswood6 3992 41111 38
Cilcain3 4387 4294 40
Higher Kinnerton3 4230 4531 45
WhitfordNA NA80 4363 44

Mostyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 202414
November 202414
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 202417
June 202422
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 4 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
May 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Isglan Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Maes Alarch (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Hafod-Y-Ddol Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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