Flintshire Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire's crime rate for October 2024 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 12.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This relative safety contrasts with the dominance of violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.1% of all crimes, and anti-social behaviour, making up 20.8%. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns, with increased evening activity potentially contributing to higher incidents of violence and public disorder. However, the area also saw significant reductions in certain categories, such as shoplifting (31% below UK average) and vehicle crime (57% below). These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with Flintshire's rural-urban mix likely shaping crime trends. The high proportion of violent crime, while below the UK rate in some subcategories, remains a focal point for local authorities. Anti-social behaviour, which is 16% above the UK average, may be linked to community dynamics in populated areas. The overall crime rate, though lower than national figures, indicates that targeted interventions in high-risk categories could further improve safety.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in Flintshire's crime profile, with robbery incidents tripling from 1 to 3—a 200% increase—potentially influenced by Halloween-related activity. Possession of weapons rose by 150%, from 4 to 10, a spike that may reflect seasonal or localized factors. Conversely, burglary and drugs-related crimes fell sharply, with burglary dropping 46.2% (26 to 14) and drugs offences decreasing 27.8% (18 to 13). These fluctuations underscore the volatility of specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences remained 12% above the UK average at 3.0 per 1,000, while shoplifting fell 31% below the national rate. Residents may find the 82 shoplifting incidents—down from 110 in September—particularly relevant, as this category is often linked to retail areas. The mix of rising and falling crime types illustrates the complexity of local patterns, with no single factor dominating the trend.

Flintshire's crime rate in October 2024 rose 7.8% from the previous month's 6.6 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area's 12.3% below the UK average. Daily crime figures show 36 incidents reported each day, a rate that, while consistent with prior months, highlights the ongoing presence of crime in local communities. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents—a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 in 142. This ratio, when contextualised against Flintshire's population of 155,867, underscores the relative safety of the area compared to national averages. However, the rise in certain crime categories, such as robbery and possession of weapons, suggests localized pressures that may require targeted attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Flintshire remains safer than the UK average, the distribution of crime types reflects unique local dynamics that warrant further analysis.