Crime Rate in Queensferry and Sealand: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queensferry and Sealand

The total recorded crimes in Queensferry and Sealand, Flintshire, UK in February 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queensferry and Sealand crime rate of 20.68 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 Queensferry and Sealand, encompassing approximately 2,756 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Queensferry and Sealand Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Street with total crimes: 11
  • Ferry Bank with total crimes: 8
  • Bernsdale Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Queensferry and Sealand?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Queensferry and Sealand reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 698 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Queensferry and Sealand witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Queensferry and Sealand experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 859 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Queensferry and Sealand witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Queensferry and Sealand has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Queensferry and Sealand Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Queensferry and Sealand has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 20.68 ranking 1th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Queensferry and Sealand crimes were 698. The crime rate of Queensferry and Sealand in 2024 was 253.27 (year) or 21.11 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Queensferry and Sealand were around 859 crimes with yearly crime rate of 311.68 (year) or 25.97 (month) ranking 2 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
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
Mostyn5 41280 23181 31
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

Queensferry and Sealand 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 202412
April 202413
March 20244

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202520
December 202420
November 202415
October 202425
September 202426
August 202418
July 202428
June 202432
May 202435
April 202416
March 202422

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202412
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 202420
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Queensferry and Sealand in February 2025

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

1. North Street (Map)
Total11
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Ferry Bank (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Bernsdale Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Queen'S Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Leopard Moth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Tenth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Rhodfa Donaldson (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sealand Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Deeside Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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