Crime Rate in Whitford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitford

The total recorded crimes in Whitford, Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitford crime rate of 56.82 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 Whitford, encompassing approximately 88 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Whitford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Whitford Road with total crimes: 1
  • St Asaph Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Whitford?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Whitford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 80 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitford recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Whitford had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 63 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitford recorded fewer crimes than 43 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whitford has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 56.82 ranking 42th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Whitford crimes were 80. The crime rate of Whitford in 2024 was 909.09 (year) or 75.76 (month) ranking it 43 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitford were around 63 crimes with yearly crime rate of 715.91 (year) or 59.66 (month) ranking 44 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitford)CrimesRank (Whitford)CrimesRank (Whitford)
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
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
Higher Kinnerton4 4430 4531 45

Whitford 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 2 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 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, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Whitford in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
2. Whitford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Asaph Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Cwrt Dewi Sant (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ffordd Neuadd (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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