Flintshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a continuation of Flintshire's generally low crime profile, with an overall rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents—18.9% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure, while historically consistent with the area's character as a mix of rural and urban communities, reflects a nuanced interplay of seasonal factors and local conditions. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.8% of all incidents, yet this category remained 7% below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers' week—likely contributed to the persistence of violent crime, though the area's lower-than-average rates suggest effective community engagement or policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 3% above the UK average, potentially linked to the transient nature of student populations in the region. Shoplifting, meanwhile, remained 18% below the national average, a trend that may be influenced by the area's retail mix and targeted prevention efforts. The seasonal transition from summer to autumn appears to have had a dampening effect on property crimes, with vehicle crime falling sharply and bicycle theft reaching a historic low. These patterns align with Flintshire's broader demographic profile, where rural expanses and smaller urban centres may naturally foster lower levels of certain offences compared to densely populated urban areas. The data also highlights the need for ongoing vigilance in addressing the 50% rise in burglary, a category that, while still below the UK average, represents a notable upward trend requiring further analysis.

September 2025 saw a 50% increase in burglary compared to August, with 42 incidents reported against 28 in the prior month. This rise, while concerning, contrasts sharply with declines in other categories: bicycle theft fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), robbery dropped 77.8% (from 9 to 2), and vehicle crime decreased by 34.5% (from 29 to 19). These shifts may reflect seasonal dynamics, with fewer summer-related opportunities for vehicle crime and bicycle theft as temperatures cooled. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.8% of total crimes, yet this rate was 7% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 3% above the UK average, a figure that may correlate with the influx of university students during the freshers' period. The stark 75% gap between Flintshire's vehicle crime rate and the UK average (0.1 vs 0.4 per 1,000) suggests a unique local context, linked to lower levels of vehicle theft in rural areas or effective targeted policing strategies.

Flintshire's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 21.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as summer activities wane and school terms resume. Daily crime counts averaged 31 incidents per day, a figure that, while consistent with historical norms for the area, reflects a marked drop in high-impact offences. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low baseline of criminal activity compared to the UK average. The population context further illustrates this: with 155,867 residents, Flintshire's crime rate remains well below the national standard, suggesting a combination of effective policing and community-focused initiatives may be contributing to sustained safety improvements. This reduction, however, must be viewed alongside the recent 50% surge in burglary, which complicates the narrative of uniform decline across all crime categories.