Flintshire Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire's overall crime rate in October 2024 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 12.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This position, while relatively safe compared to national trends, masks a complex distribution of crime types that reflect local characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 42.1% of all incidents — a share that exceeds the UK average by 12%. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20.8% of reported crimes, also above the national rate. These patterns may be influenced by Flintshire's mix of urban and rural areas, where community dynamics and social interactions could contribute to higher levels of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors in October, including the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may have played a role in shaping the crime profile. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as shoplifting (31% below UK average) and vehicle crime (57% below UK average), suggest that economic or geographic factors in Flintshire may reduce opportunities for such offences. However, the sharp increase in robbery and possession of weapons highlights areas where targeted interventions may be necessary.

October 2024 saw a 200% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 3 cases. This sharp rise, combined with a 150% surge in possession of weapons (from 4 to 10) and an 80% increase in bicycle theft (from 5 to 9), highlights areas of concern. In contrast, burglary and drugs-related crimes both fell, with burglary dropping 46.2% (26 to 14) and drugs-related offences decreasing by 27.8% (18 to 13). The crime mix in Flintshire remains heavily skewed towards violent crime, with violence and sexual offences at 3.0 per 1,000 — 12% above the UK average. This divergence from the national profile, particularly in violent crime, suggests local factors may be amplifying certain types of offences. Residents might find the 42.1% share of violent crimes in the overall tally particularly noteworthy, given its deviation from the UK average.

Flintshire's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 7.8% increase from the previous month's 6.6 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the area's overall position below the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal 36 reported crimes per day, a figure that may help residents gauge the frequency of incidents in their local environment. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Flintshire in the context of its population size. While the local rate remains 12.3% below the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests shifting patterns that warrant closer attention to emerging trends. The population context further underscores that Flintshire's crime profile, though lower nationally, reflects local dynamics that may include seasonal factors or community-specific influences.