Flintshire Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, marking an 18.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7. This performance places the area among the safer local authority districts in the country. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (36.5% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.7%) and shoplifting (9.9%). These figures align with Flintshire's character as a mixed rural-urban area, where high street retail activity and community spaces contribute to both shoplifting incidents and anti-social behaviour. The spring season likely influenced these patterns, as increased outdoor activity during Easter and milder weather may have encouraged more public interactions. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, a trend consistent with broader UK patterns where these crimes often constitute the largest share of reported incidents. However, Flintshire's rate for this category is 12% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, also fell below the UK average of 1.3, potentially reflecting successful noise management or community cohesion efforts. Shoplifting's 0.6 per 1,000 rate is 9% below the UK average, due to targeted retail security measures or lower footfall in commercial areas compared to other regions. These findings indicate that while Flintshire faces standard challenges common to similar-sized UK districts, its crime profile demonstrates specific strengths in managing certain categories below the national benchmark.

April 2025 witnessed a significant 118.2% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 11 to 24 incidents. This surge aligns with seasonal trends, as spring weather and Easter-related travel may have increased vehicle presence in public spaces. Concurrently, other crime and other theft categories also rose by 52.4% and 46.7% respectively, suggesting broader shifts in criminal activity. However, several categories showed marked decreases: possession of weapons fell by 55.6%, theft from the person dropped by 50.0%, and robbery declined by 33.3%. These reductions may reflect targeted policing efforts or natural fluctuations in criminal opportunity. Flintshire's vehicle crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 47% below the UK average, indicating a relatively safer environment for vehicle owners compared to the national picture.

Flintshire's crime rate remained stable at 6.3 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity patterns. On a daily basis, 33 crimes were reported over the 30-day period, translating to a local frequency of one crime for every 159 residents across the month. When contextualised against the area's population of 155,867, this monthly exposure rate illustrates a relatively low level of crime compared to many similar-sized UK districts. The figure does not imply daily risk levels but provides a broad sense of how often crime occurs in the community over time. Residents may find this context useful when assessing long-term safety trends, though individual experiences can vary significantly depending on local neighbourhood dynamics.