Flintshire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Flintshire, 6.9 crimes were recorded in June 2024 — a rate 15.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 145 residents over the course of the month, offering a tangible sense of risk for local residents. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 36.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and criminal damage and arson (9.9%). These figures align with the seasonal context of June, when the start of summer often brings increased social activity, particularly in areas with tourism potential. The lower-than-average crime rate may reflect a combination of local policing strategies and community engagement efforts. Violent crimes in Flintshire were 9% below the UK average for this category, consistent with the area’s relatively low levels of public order offences (18% below the UK average). However, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were both above UK averages, suggesting specific local challenges that may be tied to community dynamics or environmental factors. The seasonal context of June, with longer daylight hours and the beginning of tourist activity, likely influences patterns of both violent and property crime.

June 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from 2 to 4 incidents — a sharp contrast to the 23.5% decrease in other theft, which fell from 85 to 65. This divergence highlights shifting crime patterns, with violent crimes decreasing by 18% (from 477 to 391) but anti-social behaviour rising above the UK average by 14%. The most significant UK comparison disparity lies in vehicle crime, which was 56% below the national average, potentially reflecting lower traffic density or more effective local prevention measures. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were both above UK averages, with the former 14% higher and the latter 15% higher — figures that may indicate pressures on community resources or unmet needs in certain areas. A concrete data point for residents is the 35% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average, suggesting that local retail environments or policing practices may be more effective in deterring such crimes. These fluctuations underscore the importance of targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the rise in anti-social behaviour while maintaining momentum in reducing violent and property crimes.

Flintshire’s crime rate in June 2024 (6.9 per 1,000) marked a 9.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.6 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. This decline aligns with the monthly exposure statistic, which indicates that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents — a figure that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 36 crimes per day, a localised measure that does not directly compare to national averages but offers insight into the frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population of 155,867, the 6.9 per 1,000 rate suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively low compared to the UK as a whole. However, the comparison must be viewed through the lens of specific crime types: while vehicle crime and shoplifting were significantly below UK averages, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage exceeded them, pointing to uneven performance across categories. This disparity may reflect the area’s unique characteristics — such as a mix of rural and urban environments — which could influence both the prevalence and types of crimes reported. The monthly decline, therefore, appears to be a continuation of broader trends rather than an isolated event, though local factors will continue to shape the crime picture in subsequent months.