Flintshire Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire's crime rate for May 2025 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the country. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.7% and shoplifting at 9%. These figures align with patterns observed in mixed-use areas where residential and commercial zones intersect, though Flintshire's overall crime profile remains lower than national benchmarks. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the higher proportion of violence and public order offences, which often surge during periods of extended daylight and social activity. While shoplifting rates remain 10% below the UK average, the 2.8 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences matches the national figure precisely, suggesting that local policing strategies have effectively mitigated this category's impact. The relatively low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) further underscore Flintshire's distinct crime profile compared to more densely populated urban centres where property crime typically dominates. These statistics illustrate a community where violent crime remains a priority concern but where broader property crime trends are well-controlled.

May 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in three key crime categories: possession of weapons rose by 75% (from 4 to 7 incidents), robbery increased by 50% (from 2 to 3), and public order offences surged by 30.9% (from 55 to 72). These trends contrast with declines in bicycle theft (-40%), other crime (-34.4%), and burglary (-25.6%). The sharp rise in public order offences is particularly noteworthy, as it exceeds the UK average by 14% despite the national rate for this category being 0.6 per 1,000. This divergence may be linked to the area's rural-urban mix, where unregulated alcohol consumption in social hubs can amplify disorder incidents. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining at the national average, show a 40% share of total crimes—a higher proportion than the UK's 2.8% average for this category. Residents should be vigilant in areas with high foot traffic during evening hours, as the combination of seasonal factors and local demographics may contribute to this pattern. Meanwhile, the marked reduction in burglary—now 29 incidents compared to 39 in April—suggests that targeted crime prevention measures in residential zones have yielded tangible results, though this remains below the UK average by 29%.

Flintshire's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 11.4% compared to April's 6.3 per 1,000.6% below the UK average. With 1092 crimes recorded over 31 days, the area experienced an average of 35 crimes per day—a figure that, while locally significant, is 75% lower than the UK's average daily rate of 54. On a per-resident basis, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 143 residents, a ratio that is 35% better than the UK's average of 1 in 100. This comparative advantage is most pronounced in property crime categories: vehicle crime is 75% below the UK average, and burglary rates are 29% lower. However, the increase in public order offences highlights a vulnerability in managing community safety during peak social periods. The population context—Flintshire's 155,867 residents—means that even modest absolute changes in crime numbers can have meaningful local impacts. For example, the 72 reported public order offences in May represent 0.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that, while below the UK average, reflects a 14% gap that may require targeted interventions. These statistics illustrate the nuanced balance between Flintshire's overall safety performance and specific areas where local conditions demand closer attention.