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 May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queensferry and Sealand crime rate of 27.58 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (118.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Queensferry and Sealand Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferry Bank with total crimes: 12
  • Andrew Court with total crimes: 6
  • Leopard Moth Road 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 areas in the Flintshire.

    • 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 areas in the Flintshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Queensferry and Sealand has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 27.58 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queensferry and Sealand)CrimesRank (Queensferry and Sealand)CrimesRank (Queensferry and Sealand)
Holywell Central61 4781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher78 1839 1768 3
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
Mostyn19 23280 23181 31
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

Queensferry and Sealand Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202516
March 202516
February 202525
January 202520
December 202420
November 202415
October 202425
September 202426
August 202418
July 202428
June 202432
May 202435

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202516
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202412
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 202412

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Queensferry and Sealand in May 2025

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

1. Ferry Bank (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Andrew Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
3. Leopard Moth Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Bridge View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. North Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
6. Tenth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Belvedere Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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