Flintshire Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Flintshire, the crime rate for June 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering crime at roughly 35 incidents per day, though the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct local profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 417 cases (40.2% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (209 cases, 20.2%) and criminal damage and arson (85 cases, 8.2%). These figures suggest a persistent challenge with interpersonal conflict and property-related issues, though the area performs better than the UK average in several categories. Seasonal factors may influence this pattern: June marks the beginning of summer, when tourism in coastal and rural parts of Flintshire could contribute to increased public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the relatively low rates of vehicle crime (73% below UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below UK average) may reflect a combination of effective policing and the area's less dense urban environment. The lower rate of shoplifting (21% below UK average) could also be linked to the seasonal timing, as summer retail activity might drive more targeted thefts, though the overall trend suggests a well-managed balance between commercial and residential needs.

June 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft increased by 20.4% (54 to 65 cases), a rise that may reflect heightened activity during the summer months or changes in local economic patterns. Burglary also rose by 17.2% (29 to 34 cases), potentially linked to increased property visibility during longer daylight hours. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 15.3% (98 to 83 cases), a decline that could indicate seasonal shifts in retail footfall or more effective policing in high-traffic areas. The decrease in vehicle crime (14.3% drop, 21 to 18 cases) aligns with the UK average, though Flintshire remains significantly below the national rate. Violence and sexual offences remained 6% below the UK average (2.7 vs 2.9 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may reflect the area's community-focused policing strategies. These variations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, where seasonal factors and targeted interventions can influence specific categories differently. For residents, the drop in robbery cases (33.3% decrease, 3 to 2 cases) offers a tangible reassurance, though it remains a rare occurrence in the area.

Compared to May 2025, Flintshire's crime rate fell by 5.1% to 6.7 per 1,000 residents from 7.0 per 1,000, a decline that underscores a continuing trend of improved safety. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure as relatively low when compared to the UK average. The daily crime count of 35 incidents per day, while seemingly high, must be considered alongside Flintshire's population of 155,867, which distributes the risk across a broader base than many urban centres. This population-scaled perspective reveals that the rate of crime in Flintshire is not only lower than the UK average but also more evenly dispersed, potentially due to the area's mix of rural and urban landscapes. The comparison with the UK average also highlights specific strengths: Flintshire's anti-social behaviour rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 8% below the UK average, and its shoplifting rate (0.5 per 1,000) is 21% below the national figure. These differences may reflect local policies, community engagement, or the area's unique socio-economic profile, which appears to contribute to a more stable crime environment than the UK average.