Flintshire Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire's crime profile in March 2025 reveals a distinct pattern of violent crime dominance, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.3% of all recorded incidents. This category, at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, was 5% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 places the area 19.2% below the UK's 7.8 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores Flintshire's relatively safer environment. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category (20.6% of total crimes), with 203 incidents recorded, while criminal damage and arson made up 8.7% of reported crimes. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, may have influenced these patterns. Longer daylight hours could have increased visibility in public spaces, deterring some crimes but also extending the time window for others. The area's lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (26% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (74% below UK levels) suggest that Flintshire's rural character and lower population density contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. These figures highlight the interplay between geographical context and crime trends, with Flintshire's relatively low population density and spread-out communities likely playing a role in maintaining lower crime rates compared to more densely populated regions.

March 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other crime increased by 50%, rising from 14 to 21 incidents, a shift that may reflect unaccounted factors in local policing or reporting. Burglary also rose sharply by 41.7%, with 34 incidents recorded—up from 24 in February. This increase could be linked to seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring, which may influence patterns of property crime. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 35.3%, from 17 to 11, a decline that aligns with the UK-wide trend of reduced motor vehicle thefts. Shoplifting remained significantly below the UK average, with 80 incidents (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the national rate of 0.7 per 1,000. This 26% gap highlights Flintshire's lower prevalence of retail-related crime, due to its rural character and lower foot traffic in commercial areas. These variations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with some categories fluctuating more sharply than others.

Flintshire's crime rate in March 2025 (6.3 per 1,000 residents) marked a 21.3% increase compared to the previous month's 5.2 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, still places the area 19.2% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 32 crimes were reported in March, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 158 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in Flintshire. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant for residents, as it provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The population context—Flintshire's 155,867 residents—further highlights the scale of the increase, though the rate remains well below the national benchmark. These figures suggest that while crime has risen slightly, the area continues to maintain a safer profile compared to the UK as a whole.