Flintshire Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 21.4% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This performance, while consistent with the area's historical trend of lower crime rates, is influenced by the seasonal context of the month. December, with its Christmas shopping peak, extended dark evenings, and holiday-related absences, typically sees fluctuations in crime patterns. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.1% of all reported incidents, though this rate (2.3 per 1,000) was 11% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.5% of total crimes, while shoplifting, at 12.0% of the total, remained a persistent concern despite its 23% above UK average. The seasonal rhythm of December likely contributed to these trends: the increase in violent offences may reflect heightened social interactions during festive events, while the drop in burglary and vehicle crime could be linked to fewer opportunities for such crimes during the holiday period. However, the notable rise in possession of weapons—a 100% increase from the previous month—suggests a need for closer monitoring of this category, which, though small in number, could indicate emerging patterns. Flintshire's overall crime profile, shaped by its mix of rural and urban areas, continues to demonstrate resilience, but the data highlights the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting monthly trends.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in possession of weapons, with incidents rising from 3 to 6. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the overall shift in crime mix, as violent offences accounted for 41.1% of all crimes reported. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 27.2% (81 to 103), a jump that contrasts with the 23% below UK average for this category. Other theft also rose by 61.4% (44 to 71), highlighting a shift in property crime patterns. On the decline side, robbery fell by 50.0% (6 to 3), and burglary dropped by 37.9% (29 to 18), likely reflecting seasonal factors such as holiday travel and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. The UK average for violence and sexual offences was 2.6 per 1,000, but Flintshire recorded 2.3 per 1,000, 11% below the national figure—a discrepancy that may be attributed to the area's lower population density and rural character.

Flintshire's crime rate in December 2025 dropped by 5.5% compared to November, settling at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the final months of the year. below the UK average. On a daily basis, 28 crimes were reported across the 31 days of December—a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, underscores the need for vigilance during peak shopping and holiday periods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population of 155,867, this means fewer than 1,000 residents experienced a crime directly, a statistic that contrasts with higher-density urban areas where such exposure might be more frequent. The drop in violent crime and property crime categories also contributes to this lower monthly exposure, though the persistence of certain offences like shoplifting suggests targeted interventions may still be necessary.