Crime Rate in Whitford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitford

The total recorded crimes in Whitford, Flintshire, UK in January 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitford crime rate of 90.91 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Whitford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saithaelwyd Park with total crimes: 1
  • Ffordd Pentre with total crimes: 1
  • Ffordd Gwelfor 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 January 2025 the Whitford has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 90.91 ranking 36th 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.

AreaJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)
Holywell Central57 2781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher48 3839 1768 3
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny64 1798 2737 4
Queensferry and Sealand42 5698 4859 2
Connah's Quay: Golftyn47 4543 7426 8
Connah's Quay Central32 8628 5587 5
Mold East33 7573 6496 6
Mold West41 6543 8411 9
Llanasa and Trelawnyd19 20446 11453 7
Saltney Ferry26 13489 9405 10
Mold: Broncoed31 9368 13353 14
Flint: Castle16 25485 10393 11
Pen-y-ffordd30 10225 26242 25
Flint: Oakenholt29 11360 15315 17
Buckley: Bistre West21 18368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East28 12391 12360 13
Greenfield25 14311 19300 18
Shotton West18 23351 16339 15
Hawarden: Aston23 15297 20289 19
Broughton North East21 17350 17331 16
Holywell West23 16322 18284 21
Brynford and Halkyn21 19181 31163 33
Bagillt15 29285 21287 20
Hawarden: Ewloe19 21212 28257 22
Connah's Quay: Wepre12 33282 22235 26
Holywell East18 22159 32182 30
Llanfynydd12 34279 24246 23
Mostyn17 24280 23181 31
Buckley: Pentrobin15 28240 25243 24
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd16 26103 4090 41
Argoed and New Brighton16 27220 27228 27
Buckley: Mountain14 30196 30214 28
Hawarden: Mancot6 40206 29196 29
Caerwys13 31107 39122 37
Hope12 32128 35166 32
Connah's Quay South6 38152 33140 35
Northop10 35150 34159 34
Broughton South6 41119 38126 36
Mold South6 39126 3679 43
Caergwrle4 43126 37104 39
Leeswood8 3792 41111 38
Cilcain4 4287 4294 40
Treuddyn3 4456 4484 42
Higher Kinnerton2 4530 4531 45

Whitford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
March 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
April 20241

A total of 14 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
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations Whitford in January 2025

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

1. Saithaelwyd Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Ffordd Pentre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ffordd Gwelfor (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Celyn Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Druids Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pennant View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Tan Y Lloc Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parc Gorsedd (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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