Crime Rate in Saltney Ferry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saltney Ferry

The total recorded crimes in Saltney Ferry, Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saltney Ferry crime rate of 4.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Saltney Ferry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howard Road with total crimes: 4
  • A5104 with total crimes: 3
  • Parc Maes Y Pabiau 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 July 2025 the Saltney Ferry has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saltney Ferry)CrimesRank (Saltney Ferry)CrimesRank (Saltney Ferry)
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
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
Northop14 30150 34159 34
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

Saltney Ferry 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 202415
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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

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

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Saltney Ferry in July 2025

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

1. Howard Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A5104 (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parc Maes Y Pabiau (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Millers Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Eaton Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Henry Wood Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Salisbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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