Flintshire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Flintshire, 6.9 crimes were reported in June 2024—a rate 15.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly exposure where one in every 145 residents experienced a reported crime. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and criminal damage and arson (9.9%). These figures suggest a persistent focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related disturbances in the area. Seasonal factors may influence these patterns: June marks the start of summer, when tourism typically rises in coastal and rural areas of Flintshire, potentially contributing to increased anti-social behaviour in public spaces. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences was 9% below the UK average, which may reflect local efforts in community policing or demographic characteristics that reduce such incidents. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (56% below the UK average) could be attributed to Flintshire’s rural geography, where fewer vehicles are concentrated in high-risk urban zones. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were both above the UK average, linked to local issues such as alcohol-related incidents or disputes in residential areas. These findings highlight the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime data, as geographical and social factors shape patterns even within the same national framework.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in Flintshire’s crime profile, with robbery rates surging by 100% (from 2 to 4 incidents) and bicycle theft increasing by 50% (from 4 to 6). These rises may be linked to the summer season, when cycling activity typically peaks and tourists may carry valuables in public spaces. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 18%, dropping from 477 to 391 incidents—a reduction that could reflect the impact of targeted policing initiatives or seasonal changes in social dynamics. Other theft also declined by 23.5% (from 85 to 65), indicating improved security measures in retail environments or reduced opportunities for petty crime. On the UK comparison front, Flintshire’s rate of violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000) was 9% below the national average, while anti-social behaviour (1.6 per 1,000) was 14% above. This contrast underscores the complexity of local crime trends: while interpersonal violence remains a concern, community-level disruptions appear more pronounced than the UK average. Residents might find the 56% reduction in vehicle crime (from 0.5 to 0.2 per 1,000) particularly relevant, as it suggests safer conditions for car owners in Flintshire compared to other parts of the UK.

Flintshire’s June 2024 crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 9.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.6, indicating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of June, which typically sees a shift in crime patterns as summer begins. On a daily basis, Flintshire experienced an average of 36 crimes per day in June—a figure that provides a tangible sense of local risk. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of the month, one resident in every 145 had a reported crime occur. This ratio helps contextualise the data for individuals, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent compared to the UK average. The population context further illustrates that Flintshire’s crime rate is lower than the national average, with its rate of 6.9 per 1,000 being 15.9% below the UK’s 8.2 per 1,000. This disparity may be influenced by Flintshire’s geographical and demographic profile, which includes a mix of rural and urban areas that could contribute to differing crime dynamics. The comparison also highlights that while some categories—like violence and sexual offences—remain below the UK average, others such as anti-social behaviour are higher, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in specific areas or communities.