Flintshire Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 155,867 residents, Flintshire recorded 1,086 crimes in July 2023, translating to a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people. This figure is 15.7% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, highlighting a relatively safer environment compared to the national context. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.0%) and public order offences (7.7%). The summer months, marked by festivals, school holidays, and increased tourism, likely influenced these patterns. For instance, the prominence of violent crimes may be tied to higher foot traffic and social interactions during events, while the lower rates of property crimes such as burglary (2.6%) and vehicle crime (2.3%) suggest a possible correlation with heightened police presence or community vigilance. Anti-social behaviour, which was 20% above the UK average, may be amplified by the influx of visitors and the associated challenges of managing public spaces during peak season. However, categories like public order and shoplifting were below the UK average, with public order offences 19% lower and shoplifting 17% lower. These discrepancies could reflect local policing strategies, community initiatives, or the unique character of Flintshire as a district with a mix of rural and urban areas, where certain crime types are less prevalent due to environmental or demographic factors.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in bicycle thefts, rising from one to three incidents. This sharp jump may be linked to the summer festival season and increased outdoor activity, which could have led to more unsecured bikes in public spaces. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 61.9%, dropping from 21 to 8 cases—a decline that could reflect the impact of school holidays reducing opportunities for drug-related activity. Anti-social behaviour remained a standout concern, with Flintshire reporting 20% more incidents than the UK average. This category, which includes disturbances and public disorder, may be exacerbated by the summer’s high foot traffic and events. Meanwhile, public order offences were 19% below the UK average, a contrast that may be explained by local enforcement strategies or community engagement efforts in the area.

Flintshire's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, though seasonal factors may play a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 35 crimes each day, a figure that, while specific to Flintshire, provides context for residents assessing their immediate surroundings. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a ratio that translates to a monthly exposure rate of roughly 1 in 144. When scaled to Flintshire’s population of 155,867, this highlights the relative rarity of crime in the district compared to the UK average. The population context further underscores that, despite the 1,086 total crimes recorded, the rate remains significantly lower than the national benchmark, reflecting either effective local policing or broader demographic patterns unique to the area.