Flint Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Flint's crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 38.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a significant deviation that demands closer attention. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (40.9% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (18.8%), and shoplifting (13.6%), with each category far exceeding national benchmarks. Violence alone, at 4.6 per 1,000, was 63% above the UK average for this category, while shoplifting—1.5 per 1,000—surpassed the UK rate by 124%. These figures, when viewed through a per-capita lens, translate to a daily risk of encountering crime that is both tangible and concerning for residents. The seasonal context of May, marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may partly explain the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. Shoplifting's disproportionate spike could be linked to the area's retail presence, a common feature in built-up areas where high foot traffic and commercial activity create opportunities for theft. The stark contrast between Flint's property crime rates—shoplifting and anti-social behaviour—and its relatively low burglary figures (0.2 per 1,000) suggests a distinct criminal landscape shaped by local dynamics rather than national trends. This data, when contextualised within Flint's urban character, underscores the need for targeted measures to address high-risk categories while maintaining vigilance against emerging patterns.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 600% increase in vehicle crime in Flint, rising from one incident to seven. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor socialising and longer evenings. Concurrently, robbery incidents doubled from zero to one, while 'other crime' categories expanded from zero to four, suggesting broader diversification in criminal behaviour. Anti-social behaviour, however, decreased by 6.5%, from 31 to 29 incidents, a minor but notable drop that may reflect community efforts or seasonal changes in public activity. Flint's violent crime rate—4.6 per 1,000—was 63% above the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to the 43% below average for other theft. These disparities highlight the need for tailored responses to specific crime types, with violence and anti-social behaviour emerging as critical areas for intervention.

Flint's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 11.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 35.1% increase from April's 8.3 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with the gap widening further this month. On a daily basis, Flint experienced an average of five reported crimes per day in May, a figure that, while consistent with the area's historical patterns, underscores the heightened risk for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 89 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not uncommon in similar-sized built-up areas, highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Flint's residents face a higher-than-average likelihood of encountering crime compared to the UK as a whole, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may influence this disparity. These figures, when contextualised within the area's urban character, suggest that targeted interventions in high-risk sectors—such as retail and nightlife—could help mitigate the upward trend.