Flint Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 13,749, Flint recorded 148 crimes in June 2023, equating to a crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the built-up area 27.1% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a discrepancy that warrants closer examination of local factors. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (31.8% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (18.9%), and shoplifting (18.9%). These patterns may be influenced by Flint's character as a built-up area within Flintshire, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violent incidents. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer—may also play a role, as increased foot traffic in retail areas could explain the elevated shoplifting figures. However, the sharp divergence from the UK average for shoplifting (270% above the national rate) suggests that local retail environments or policing strategies may be uniquely impactful. While the overall crime rate aligns with the UK's seasonal trends of rising incidents during warmer months, the specific emphasis on shoplifting and public order offences indicates a need for targeted measures. The data also reveals a potential imbalance in the distribution of crime types, with property crimes (56 incidents) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (47 incidents), though both categories remain significantly above UK averages. This suggests that Flint's built-up area may face distinct challenges compared to other regions, linked to its infrastructure, demographics, or economic conditions. The combination of these factors—seasonal activity, local retail dynamics, and community interactions—likely contributes to the area's elevated crime rate, though further analysis would be required to establish definitive correlations.

June 2023 saw notable fluctuations in Flint's crime profile. Public order offences surged by 66.7%, rising from 9 to 15 incidents, while criminal damage and arson increased by 55.6%, from 9 to 14. These sharp rises may reflect seasonal changes, with the start of summer potentially contributing to more public gatherings or outdoor activities that could escalate tensions. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 83.3%, from 6 to 1, a stark contrast that could indicate shifts in local drug markets or the effectiveness of targeted interventions. The most striking deviation from the UK average was shoplifting, which occurred at a rate 270% higher than the national figure. This anomaly may be linked to the area's retail presence, though further investigation would be needed to confirm. For residents, the 66.7% increase in public order offences is a concrete data point that could influence community safety strategies and policing priorities.

Flint's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 2.8% compared to the previous month, reaching 10.8 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 27.1% above the UK average, a significant deviation that underscores the need for localized analysis. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of five reported crimes per day, translating to a local frequency of one crime for every 93 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides a tangible sense of the scale of incidents affecting Flint's population. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite Flint's relatively small size (13,749 residents), the crime rate remains elevated, suggesting potential factors such as local social dynamics or environmental conditions that may be contributing to the disparity. These figures, when contextualized against the broader UK average, highlight the urgency of addressing specific challenges unique to Flint's built-up area.