Flintshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 155,867 residents, Flintshire recorded 1,129 crimes in July 2025, translating to a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 people. This figure is 16.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.6% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.0%) and criminal damage and arson (8.7%). These patterns align with July’s seasonal context, a peak summer month marked by school holidays, tourism, and outdoor events. The high proportion of violent crimes may be partly explained by increased foot traffic in public spaces during festivals and evenings. Property-related crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly lower than UK averages, with shoplifting at 23% below and vehicle crime at 49% below. This could suggest effective local policing in retail areas or lower opportunities for such crimes in Flintshire’s landscape compared to more densely populated urban centres. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a slight upward trend from the previous month, indicating the need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns.

July 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences surged by 108.3%, rising from 12 to 25 incidents, marking the most significant month-on-month increase. This jump may reflect heightened summer activity in certain areas or shifts in policing focus. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 50.0%, from six to three incidents, potentially linked to increased security measures or seasonal changes in cycling patterns. Theft from the person also rose sharply, doubling from zero to two cases, though this small absolute number requires cautious interpretation. In contrast, public order offences decreased by 13.6%, from 81 to 70, influenced by targeted interventions during local festivals. The crime mix also revealed striking disparities: violent crimes remained high compared to the UK average (violence and sexual offences were 5% below the UK rate), while property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly lower. For instance, vehicle crime in Flintshire was 49% below the UK average, a gap that may be attributed to the area’s rural character, where vehicle theft opportunities are fewer. Residents may find the 23% below UK average for shoplifting particularly relevant, as it suggests retail areas in Flintshire experience less theft than comparable regions.

Flintshire’s crime rate in July 2025 rose by 8.9% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.7 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, underscores the need to consider month-to-month volatility in crime statistics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 36 crimes per day in July, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible sense of risk for the population. When compared to the UK average, Flintshire’s overall rate remains lower, but the upward trend from June raises questions about potential factors influencing this shift. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the increase, Flintshire continues to outperform the national average in terms of safety. For example, the 16.3% gap between Flintshire’s rate and the UK average suggests that the area’s residents face a lower risk of victimisation than the typical UK citizen. This comparative advantage may be partly due to the area’s mix of rural and urban characteristics, which could create a different crime environment compared to more densely populated regions. However, the slight increase from June indicates that local conditions—such as seasonal events or changes in policing—may have contributed to the shift.