Flint Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Flint’s crime profile in October 2023 reveals a combination of violent and public order offences, with a stark contrast to property-related crimes. The area’s overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents places it 7.5% below the UK average, a figure that underscores a generally lower level of criminal activity compared to the national context. However, the breakdown of crimes tells a more nuanced story. Violence and sexual offences dominate the data, accounting for 43.6% of all recorded crimes—substantially higher than the UK average of 19%. This overrepresentation of violent crime may reflect local demographic or social dynamics, such as a higher concentration of younger residents or a more transient population. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also feature prominently, contributing 20.8% and 12.9% respectively to the total, both figures significantly above the UK averages. These trends may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the shorter daylight hours in October, which can exacerbate tensions in public spaces and increase opportunities for anti-social conduct. Meanwhile, property crimes remain relatively low, with shoplifting and other theft categories performing below the UK average. This contrast in crime types suggests a unique local context, shaped by the area’s character as a small built-up area within Flintshire, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may play a role in mitigating property-related crimes. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time ending, and the approach of Halloween—may also contribute to fluctuations in crime patterns, particularly in the realm of public order and violence. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the significant rise in violent offences and the decline in burglary highlight the need for targeted interventions that address the underlying factors driving these trends.

October 2023 saw a stark shift in Flint’s crime profile, with violence and sexual offences surging by 41.9% to 44 incidents. This marked increase, which exceeds the UK average by 19%, contrasts with a significant 80% drop in burglary cases, reducing the category to just one reported incident. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 43.6% of all recorded crimes—suggests a notable imbalance in the area’s crime mix compared to the UK, where such offences make up 19% of the total. Anti-social behaviour and public order crimes also rose, with the former exceeding the UK average by 17% and the latter by 69%. These trends may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings in October, which could contribute to increased disputes and public disorder. The sharp decline in burglary, however, may indicate a shift in criminal activity or improved local deterrents.

Flint’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months. below the UK average. On a daily basis, Flint recorded approximately three crimes per day in October, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 136 residents over the course of the month. When contextualised against the local population of 13,749, this suggests a relatively low frequency of crime compared to the national average. The drop in burglary by 80% from the previous month is particularly notable, potentially reflecting seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity or increased community vigilance. However, the rise in violence and sexual offences by 41.9% highlights a contrasting trend that may warrant further local analysis.