Flintshire Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire's crime profile in November 2023 reveals a distinct mix of offences that reflects both local dynamics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.2%. This imbalance between violent and property crimes contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically hold a larger share. The overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places Flintshire 17.3% below the national average, a gap that may partly explain itself through the area's relatively low levels of shoplifting and vehicle crime—27% and 60% below UK averages respectively. These figures suggest a community where public order and personal safety concerns outweigh traditional property-related offences. Seasonal factors appear to play a role in this pattern: the darker evenings of November likely contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour, while the absence of major retail events (compared to Black Friday) may explain the subdued levels of shoplifting. The relatively low rate of burglary (41% below UK average) could reflect a combination of rural characteristics and effective community policing strategies, though this remains speculative without further data. This crime mix illustrates an area where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder dominate, with property crime being less prevalent than in many urban centres.

November 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery and theft from the person both doubling from previous months—rising to three incidents each. This sharp increase may be linked to Bonfire Night events, which can create opportunities for opportunistic crimes in crowded public spaces. Conversely, burglary fell by 29.7% compared to October, with 26 incidents reported, a trend consistent with the overall 12.8% drop in the area's crime rate. The category of shoplifting also declined by 22.1%, potentially influenced by the absence of major pre-Christmas shopping activity in November. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, with rates 14% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's mix of rural and urban environments where such behaviour can be more visible in populated centres. Flintshire's rate of violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000) was 3% below the UK average, suggesting that while violent crime remains a concern, its prevalence is slightly lower than in other parts of the country. These shifts highlight the importance of contextual factors—seasonal events, community characteristics, and policing efforts—in shaping local crime patterns.

Flintshire's November 2023 crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents represents a 12.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.1, a decrease that may reflect seasonal patterns or ongoing community initiatives. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 32 crimes per day, a figure that, while providing a snapshot of local activity, must be interpreted with caution as it does not account for variations in population density across Flintshire's rural and urban areas. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 162 residents underscores that Flintshire remains a relatively safe area compared to the UK average. This figure is particularly notable when compared to the national average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels. However, the daily crime count serves as a useful benchmark for residents, offering a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in their local communities. The comparison to the UK average is further nuanced by the fact that Flintshire's violent crime rate is 3% below the national figure, while anti-social behaviour remains 14% above—a divergence that may reflect the area's unique social and environmental characteristics. These metrics collectively illustrate a balance between relative safety and persistent challenges in specific crime categories.