Flintshire Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Flintshire during November 2024 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by violent and anti-social behaviour, which together account for nearly 60% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences alone make up 38% of the total, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000, though Flintshire's overall rate remains 10.5% below the UK average). Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 21.7%, a figure 35% above the UK average. This suggests a community grappling with persistent issues of aggression and disorder, potentially linked to the area's mix of urban and rural environments where social services may be stretched thin. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: with dark evenings and the approach of Christmas, the spike in anti-social behaviour may reflect increased tensions during colder months. Shoplifting, meanwhile, remains lower than the UK average (0.6 per 1,000 vs 0.7 per 1,000), which could indicate effective policing in retail areas or fewer high-traffic commercial zones. The relative absence of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000, 55% below the UK average) might be explained by Flintshire's lower population density and fewer commuter corridors compared to larger cities. However, the rise in violent crime, despite the overall lower rate, deserves closer attention, as it signals a need for targeted interventions in areas where aggression is concentrated.

November 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery increasing by 133.3% (from 3 to 7 incidents) and burglary rising by 85.7% (from 14 to 26). These jumps, though still low in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal pressures such as Black Friday shopping or the increased darkness of winter nights. Conversely, crimes like drugs (down 23.1%) and possession of weapons (down 40%) fell sharply, possibly due to ongoing enforcement efforts or reduced opportunities during colder months. The contrast between Flintshire's below-average vehicle crime (55% below UK rates) and its above-average anti-social behaviour (35% above UK rates) highlights a unique local dynamic—where outdoor spaces may be less frequented, but community tensions in more densely populated areas persist. For residents, the 38% share of violence and sexual offences underscores the need for community-based initiatives to address underlying causes, while the relatively low levels of theft from the person (0.3 per 1,000) suggest that personal safety measures may be effective in this area. The sharp increase in burglary, though still a small proportion of total crimes, could indicate vulnerabilities in residential security that warrant further investigation.

Flintshire's November 2024 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable improvement in public safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 35 crimes per day, a figure that, while concerning, remains below the UK average when scaled to Flintshire's population of 155,867. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable areas. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population, suggests that while Flintshire is not exceptionally safe, it is also not significantly more vulnerable than the average UK locality. The comparison to the UK average becomes more nuanced when examining specific categories: while Flintshire's overall rate is 10.5% below the national figure, its violent crime rate is nearly aligned with the UK average for this category. This duality—lower overall crime but similar levels of violence—points to the need for targeted strategies that address the specific drivers of violent incidents without compromising the broader success of crime reduction efforts. For residents, the monthly exposure figure of 1-in-146 provides a tangible benchmark for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, though this is an aggregate measure and does not account for local variations in risk.