Flintshire Crime Rate February 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire's crime profile in February 2023 reveals a pronounced dominance of violent crime over property crime, a pattern that may reflect broader social dynamics within the area. The overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents places the local authority 7.2% above the UK average of 6.9 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the need for targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.8% of all recorded crimes, significantly outpacing other categories. This is the most common type of crime in the area, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.8%) and public order offences (9.9%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the persistence of indoor-related crimes such as violence and anti-social behaviour. However, a direct link to seasonal factors alone, as similar patterns could arise from local socioeconomic conditions or community interactions. Property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime are markedly lower than the UK average, suggesting that the area's infrastructure or policing strategies may be more effective in deterring such offences. The balance between violent and property crime in Flintshire contrasts with many urban centres where property crime often dominates, indicating a unique local profile that warrants further exploration. This divergence may be influenced by Flintshire's mix of rural and semi-urban environments, where community cohesion and local policing efforts could play a role in mitigating certain types of crime.

The crime mix in February 2023 shows a stark imbalance, with violent crime accounting for nearly 40% of all recorded incidents—more than double the proportion of property crimes (27%). This shift is consistent with Flintshire's position as a local authority with a higher-than-average rate of violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000, 14% above the UK average). Anti-social behaviour also stands out, occurring at 1.5 per 1,000 residents (55% above the UK average), a figure that could reflect the area's social fabric or policing priorities. In contrast, property-related crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime are significantly below the UK average, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (35% below the UK rate) and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (78% below). This divergence may indicate that Flintshire's lower property crime rates are influenced by factors such as secure housing stock, community awareness, or effective local policing. The data also highlights that other theft (5.7 per 1,000) is the only property-related category above the UK average, though it remains a minor contributor to the overall crime picture. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the elevated rate of violence and anti-social behaviour, which could impact safety perceptions in both urban and rural parts of the authority.

Flintshire's crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents in February 2023 translates to approximately 41 reported crimes per day—a figure that provides context for daily life in the area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Flintshire in a middle range compared to other local authorities with similar population sizes. While the area's overall crime rate is 7.2% above the UK average, the breakdown of crime types reveals a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences are 14% above the UK average, while property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime are significantly lower. This contrast suggests that Flintshire's crime challenges are more aligned with social and community-based issues rather than economic or spatial factors typically associated with property crime. The population-scaled perspective also indicates that the local authority's crime burden is distributed across its 155,867 residents in a way that may be influenced by the area's geographic diversity—rural, semi-urban, and urban pockets all contributing to the overall picture. Residents may find it useful to note that while violent crime is a notable concern, the rate of property crime is lower than the UK average, which could reflect effective local measures in areas such as vehicle security and residential burglary prevention.