Flintshire Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Flintshire’s overall crime rate at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 21.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This lower rate is consistent with the area’s mix of urban and rural characteristics, where community-oriented policing and limited high-density populations may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.1% of all reported crimes (352 cases), a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 — 11% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 16.5% of all crimes (141 cases), with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 — 3% below the UK average. Shoplifting, while lower than the UK average in some categories, rose to 0.7 per 1,000 (103 cases), 23% above the UK rate. Seasonal factors likely influenced these trends, as December brought longer nights, increased retail activity, and holiday-related disruptions. The sharp increase in possession of weapons, though small in scale, may reflect heightened tensions during the festive period, while the drop in robbery and burglary suggests that targeted initiatives in these areas are beginning to take effect. These patterns underscore the combination of local demographics, policing strategies, and seasonal dynamics in shaping Flintshire’s crime profile.

December 2025 witnessed a 100% increase in reports of possession of weapons, with the number rising from 3 to 6. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as increased alcohol consumption during the festive period. Concurrently, other theft rose by 61.4% (from 44 to 71), suggesting heightened opportunities for opportunistic crimes, perhaps tied to holiday shopping and increased foot traffic in retail areas. In contrast, robbery fell by 50% (from 6 to 3), a drop that may reflect heightened police presence or community vigilance during the festive season. Shoplifting also increased by 27.2% (from 81 to 103), which is 23% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in retail environments. These trends contrast with declines in burglary and vehicle crime, which fell by 37.9% and 34.8% respectively, indicating that targeted interventions in these areas may be yielding results.

Flintshire’s December 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 5.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as holiday periods often see reduced criminal activity in areas with strong community engagement and limited public spaces. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 28 crimes per day in December, a figure that reflects the local context of Flintshire’s mix of urban and rural environments. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. With a population of 155,867, this statistic underscores Flintshire’s relative safety compared to the national picture, though such figures do not account for unreported incidents or variations in policing practices. The reduction in vehicle crime and burglary, which fell by 34.8% and 37.9% respectively, may partly explain the overall decline, suggesting that targeted efforts in these areas have had a measurable impact.