Flintshire Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire's overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance places the area well within the national context. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.6% of all reported crimes (394 incidents), a figure that is 5% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 21.6% of total crimes (220 cases), is 20% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics or policing focus. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the return of university students—likely influences these trends. While violent crime remains a concern, the relatively low rates of burglary (2.6% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (1.9%) suggest that the area's rural and semi-rural character may limit opportunities for such offences. The overall crime rate's continued decline from the previous month, though modest, aligns with broader patterns observed in similar areas with stable population distributions and limited urban density. However, the sharp increase in drug-related crimes and public order offences highlights areas requiring targeted attention, linked to the seasonal influx of students and the associated social activity in local centres.

September 2024 saw significant shifts in Flintshire's crime profile, with drug-related offences increasing by 63.6% (11 to 18) compared to August. This rise, while notable, remains 58% below the UK average for drugs (0.2 per 1,000). Concurrently, public order offences rose by 20.3% (64 to 77), a category that is 11% below the UK average. The most substantial decrease was in possession of weapons, which fell by 60% (10 to 4), a category that is 100% below the UK average. These fluctuations suggest changing dynamics in local policing priorities or seasonal factors. For residents, the 21.6% share of anti-social behaviour in total crimes (220 incidents) remains a persistent concern, though it is 20% above the UK average for this category. The 38.6% share of violence and sexual offences (394 cases) is 5% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective community interventions or demographic factors in the area.

Flintshire's crime rate in September 2024 fell to 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 3.7% decrease from August's 6.8 per 1,000. This continues a slight downward trend observed over recent months. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded 34 crimes per day in September, a figure that reflects the local context rather than a UK-wide benchmark. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure rate means one crime occurred for every 153 residents over the course of the month. This provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though such statistics aggregate across all crime types and do not indicate individual likelihood. The population context also highlights that Flintshire's lower crime rate compared to the UK average may be influenced by its relatively rural character and dispersed settlement pattern, which could limit opportunities for certain types of crime.