Flint Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Flint's crime profile in February 2026 reveals a stark divergence from the UK average, with the area's overall rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents (39.1% above the UK's 6.4) driven largely by shoplifting, which stood at 2.6 per 1,000 (348% above the UK average of 0.6). This anomaly aligns with Flint's built-up character as a commercial hub, where retail establishments may attract opportunistic theft. Violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) remained slightly below the UK average, a pattern consistent with the area's relatively low levels of public disorder compared to larger urban centers. Anti-social behaviour (1.8 per 1,000) also exceeded the UK average by 98%, potentially reflecting the challenges of managing community interactions in a compact built-up area. Seasonal factors in February—shorter days, colder temperatures, and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to reduced outdoor activity, which could both limit opportunities for certain crimes and concentrate activity in indoor spaces. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (+175%) suggests that environmental factors, such as frozen ground or heating-related incidents, may have played a role. These patterns highlight the combination of local geography, seasonality, and crime dynamics in Flint.

February 2026 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+175%), other theft (+75%), and vehicle crime (+50%), suggesting a shift in criminal focus towards property-related offenses. This rise in property crimes contrasts with a 14.6% decrease in shoplifting, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic during the winter lull. The area's shoplifting rate of 2.6 per 1,000 (348% above the UK average of 0.6) remains a striking outlier, likely driven by the presence of retail hubs in Flint's built-up core. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) were 1% below the UK average, a small but notable deviation that may reflect the area's relatively stable community dynamics. Residents should be particularly aware of the significant rise in criminal damage, which could be influenced by harsh winter conditions or targeted acts of vandalism.

Flint's crime rate in February 2026 rose to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.4. This places the area 39.1% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. Locally, 4 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that reflects the area's built-up nature and potentially higher foot traffic in commercial zones. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 113 residents experienced a reported crime, a monthly aggregate that underscores the persistent presence of crime in the community. The population-scaled perspective shows that while Flint's rate is higher than the UK average, the absolute number of crimes (122) remains relatively small in the context of its 13,749 residents. This suggests that while crime is concentrated, it does not overwhelm the local population in scale. The increase from January may be partially explained by seasonal factors, such as reduced daylight and colder temperatures, which can influence both criminal behavior and policing efficiency.