Crime Rate in Whitford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitford

The total recorded crimes in Whitford, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitford crime rate of 79.55 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Whitford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Ffordd Pentre with total crimes: 1
  • The Orchard 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 May 2025 the Whitford has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 79.55 ranking 38th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitford)CrimesRank (Whitford)CrimesRank (Whitford)
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
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
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd5 43103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4256 4484 42
Higher KinnertonNA NA30 4531 45

Whitford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Ffordd Pentre (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Orchard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Tan-Y-Coed (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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