Flint Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Flint's crime profile revealed a clear imbalance between property and violent crimes, with violent offences dominating the landscape. The area's overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 10.8% above the UK average of 7.4, highlighting a need for targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences constituted 42.5% of all reported crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (35% above). This stark contrast to property crimes, which accounted for only 25% of incidents, suggests a shift in local dynamics that may reflect seasonal patterns or community-specific factors. The post-holiday period in January, marked by shorter days and reduced retail activity, likely contributed to fewer property crimes but did not mitigate the prevalence of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also exceeded UK averages by 21% and 108% respectively, pointing to persistent challenges in managing community interactions. These figures, combined with the 3.5 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences, indicate that Flint's crime profile is shaped by a combination of environmental factors and social patterns unique to the area. The data underscores the importance of addressing violent crime as a priority, even as property crime rates remain relatively low compared to other regions.

January 2024 saw significant shifts in Flint's crime mix, with violent offences maintaining their dominance over property crimes. The 48 violent crimes reported—comprising 42.5% of all incidents—marked a 35% increase above the UK average for this category, a trend that may reflect local social dynamics or unmet community needs. Meanwhile, property crimes remained below the UK average for several categories, including shoplifting (30% below) and vehicle crime (60% below). Theft from the person surged by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), while other crime and vehicle crime both doubled compared to December. These increases, coupled with the 108% UK average gap for public order offences, suggest that certain crime types are influenced by local conditions. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 50%, and shoplifting decreased by 37.5%, possibly due to reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period. The most striking disparity remains the 11.5% rate for public order offences, which was 108% above the UK average—equivalent to one such incident for every 83 residents in Flint. This stark contrast with the 0.5 per 1,000 UK average highlights a specific challenge for local authorities to address, particularly given the seasonal context of January.

Flint's crime rate in January 2024 rose 13.1% compared to December's 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a significant monthly increase. This places the area's current rate at 8.2 per 1,000, a figure that translates to roughly four crimes reported each day over the course of the month. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-122 residents for reported crimes provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents. This figure, while not alarmingly high in absolute terms, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance given the 10.8% gap above the UK average. The previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000 suggests that the upward trend may be linked to specific factors such as the post-holiday period, which typically sees shifts in community activity and policing priorities. The daily crime count of 4 incidents per day—while lower than the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000 (equivalent to 3.1 per day for a population of 67 million)—highlights the relative concentration of crime in Flint compared to the national picture. This comparative perspective is critical for residents, as it illustrates that while the overall rate is elevated, the frequency of incidents is still manageable on a daily basis. However, the 11.5% rate for public order offences, which was 108% above the UK average, indicates that certain aspects of local crime management may require targeted improvements.