Flint Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Flint’s February 2025 crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 13.4% above the UK average, a figure that underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities. The most striking anomaly in the data was the 106% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average, with 27 incidents recorded—over double the national rate. This category, which includes disturbances, noise complaints, and public disorder, accounted for 26% of all crimes in the area. Violence and sexual offences, the second most common category, occurred at a rate of 2.6 per 1,000, 11% above the UK average, with 36 incidents reported. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the high incidence of anti-social behaviour, as confined spaces and indoor gatherings could amplify tensions. However, the data also reveals a mixed picture: while anti-social behaviour and violence dominate, criminal damage and arson were 17% below the UK average, and public order offences were 9% below. This contrast suggests that Flint’s crime profile is shaped by specific local factors, such as the density of residential areas or the presence of community hubs that may contribute to both anti-social activity and lower property crime rates. The overall rate, though elevated, does not reflect a dramatic surge, but rather a pattern that aligns with the area’s character as a built-up community within Flintshire, where social interactions and proximity to urban centres may influence crime trends.

February 2025 saw a 200% increase in ‘other crime’ incidents, rising from 1 to 3. This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, may reflect underreported or evolving criminal activity. Simultaneously, possession of weapons surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 5, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 567%. This sharp rise could signal a shift in local crime dynamics. Conversely, other theft fell by 33.3%, dropping from 6 to 4, a decrease that may be linked to seasonal factors or targeted policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26% of all crimes, was 106% above the UK average, highlighting a significant local challenge. This category’s disproportionate prevalence—compared to the UK’s 1.0 per 1,000—suggests a need for community-focused strategies to address underlying tensions. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson remained 17% below the UK average, indicating a relative absence of property-related offences in this month’s data.

Flint’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a 4.7% decline from the previous month’s 7.9 per 1,000. This slight reduction suggests a stabilisation in local crime patterns, though the overall rate remains above the UK average. On a daily basis, Flint recorded roughly 4 crimes per day in February, a figure that, while localised, offers a tangible snapshot of the area’s monthly exposure to crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 132 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively high frequency of incidents in a community of 13,749 people. This monthly aggregate, when viewed against the population size, highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific crime hotspots. The comparison to the UK average, however, remains limited to the overall rate, as per-category UK figures are only available where explicitly annotated. This data-driven perspective allows residents to contextualise Flint’s crime profile within both local and national frameworks.