Flintshire Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure reflects a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 37.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 23.2%. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased socialising, may have contributed to the prominence of violent and public order crimes. However, the data also reveals a complex picture: while anti-social behaviour and shoplifting rates are higher than the UK average, burglary and vehicle crime remain significantly lower. This divergence suggests that local factors, such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics, may be influencing these trends. The rise in violent offences could be tied to the transition from spring to summer, a period often associated with increased outdoor activity and social gatherings. Meanwhile, the lower-than-average burglary rates may indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives targeting property crime. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and shoplifting are concentrated, as these are the most persistent concerns. The overall crime rate, while slightly lower than the UK average, underscores the need for continued monitoring and targeted interventions to address the specific challenges faced by Flintshire.

May 2023 saw a sharp 200% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity, possibly linked to warmer weather and increased outdoor cycling. Other crime also rose by 71.4%, with 14 incidents in April jumping to 24 in May, suggesting a growing trend in unclassified offences. Meanwhile, vehicle crime climbed by 52.9%, moving from 17 to 26 incidents, which may reflect seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased theft opportunities. Violence and sexual offences remained 1% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 28% higher than the national figure. These disparities highlight areas where Flintshire's crime profile diverges from the UK norm, warranting closer attention from residents and local authorities.

Flintshire's crime rate in May 2023 rose slightly to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% increase from the previous month's 7.2. This translates to approximately 37 crimes reported daily across the local authority district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the population. While the overall rate remains 7.5% below the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a need for vigilance in areas where crime patterns have shifted. The daily crime count, though localised, offers a tangible sense of the scale of incidents, highlighting that residents may encounter crime more frequently than the monthly exposure statistic alone might suggest. The population context further underscores that Flintshire's lower-than-average burglary and vehicle crime rates contrast with higher-than-average anti-social behaviour and shoplifting figures, indicating a combination of local factors and broader trends.