Flint Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Flint’s crime profile in January 2025 reveals a stark dominance of violent over property crimes, a pattern that may reflect the area’s social and economic dynamics. The overall crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 11.3% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) accounting for 33.9% of all crimes. This is followed closely by anti-social behaviour (33.0%), which is 165% above the UK average, and shoplifting (11.0%), 45% above the national benchmark. These figures suggest a concentration of incidents in public spaces or areas with high community interaction, potentially linked to Flint’s built-up character and proximity to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday lulls, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall—may have contributed to a decline in property-related crimes such as vehicle theft (51% below the UK average) and bicycle theft (300% above). However, the elevated rates of violence and disorder indicate that Flint faces unique challenges in maintaining public safety, particularly in managing anti-social behaviour. The data also highlights a potential shift in crime patterns, with a notable 41.3% drop in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month, influenced by colder weather reducing outdoor gatherings or improved policing efforts. This contrast between violent and property crime trends underscores the need for tailored strategies addressing both community-based and targeted incidents.

January 2025 saw a significant 41.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 63 to 37. This drop may reflect seasonal lulls, such as reduced social activity during colder months or the impact of post-holiday periods on public behaviour. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained starkly elevated, with rates 165% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in managing community disorder. Meanwhile, public order offences rose by 16.7% (6 to 7), indicating a minor uptick in disturbances that could be linked to local events or environmental factors. The sharp 75% decline in 'other crime' (from 4 to 1) points to a possible resolution of specific incidents or a shift in reporting patterns. Shoplifting rates in Flint were 45% above the UK average, underscoring the continued pressure on retail areas despite the overall downward trend in violence. These shifts highlight the combination of crime types and local conditions, with some categories showing marked improvement while others persist in their elevated states.

Flint's crime rate in January 2025 (7.9 per 1,000) represents a 24.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.6 per 1,000. This decline suggests a potential shift in local patterns, though seasonal factors such as reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may have influenced outcomes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that reflects the monthly total of 109 crimes spread over 31 days. When scaled to the population of 13,749, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 126 residents. This metric provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for local residents, though it does not account for variations in individual risk based on location or behaviour. The drop in overall crime rates contrasts with the UK average, which remains 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting Flint’s distinct position in the national landscape. The population context also reveals that, despite the absolute number of crimes, the rate per capita remains higher than the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in specific areas or demographics.