Crime Rate in Saltney Ferry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saltney Ferry

The total recorded crimes in Saltney Ferry, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saltney Ferry crime rate of 5.94 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 Saltney Ferry, encompassing approximately 6,064 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Saltney Ferry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howard Road with total crimes: 16
  • A5104 with total crimes: 3
  • Maes-Y-Coed with total crimes: 2

How safe is Saltney Ferry?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Saltney Ferry reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 489 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Saltney Ferry witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Saltney Ferry experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 405 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Saltney Ferry witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Saltney Ferry Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Saltney Ferry has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 5.94 ranking 9th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Saltney Ferry crimes were 489. The crime rate of Saltney Ferry in 2024 was 80.63 (year) or 6.72 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saltney Ferry were around 405 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.78 (year) or 5.57 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saltney Ferry)CrimesRank (Saltney Ferry)CrimesRank (Saltney Ferry)
Holywell Central61 4781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher78 1839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand76 2698 4859 2
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
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

Saltney Ferry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 202513
December 202416
November 20249
October 202420
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 202415
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Saltney Ferry in May 2025

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

1. Howard Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. A5104 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maes-Y-Coed (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Parc Y Pobydd (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Salisbury Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Cwrt Y Terfyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Millers Park (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Norton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lime Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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