Crime Rate in Northop: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northop

The total recorded crimes in Northop, Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northop crime rate of 10.10 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 Northop, encompassing approximately 1,386 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Northop Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bryn Rhyd with total crimes: 2
  • London Road with total crimes: 1
  • Tan-Yr-Ysgol with total crimes: 1

How safe is Northop?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Northop demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 150 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northop recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Northop had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 159 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northop recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northop Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northop has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 10.10 ranking 30th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Northop crimes were 150. The crime rate of Northop in 2024 was 108.22 (year) or 9.02 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northop were around 159 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.71 (year) or 9.56 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northop)CrimesRank (Northop)CrimesRank (Northop)
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
Mostyn30 16280 23181 31
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
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

Northop 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 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 Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Northop in July 2025

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

1. Bryn Rhyd (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. London Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Tan-Yr-Ysgol (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ash Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wared Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. St Mary'S Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Institute Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Memorial Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Connah'S Quay Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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