Flintshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Flintshire recorded a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, placing it 18.9% below the UK average of 7.4. This marks a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates for the area, which has historically maintained a safer profile than the national average. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.8% of all reported crimes—slightly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed at 20.7% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000, marginally above the UK average. Shoplifting and criminal damage and arson also featured prominently, with rates 18% and 6% below the UK average respectively. These patterns align with Flintshire’s character as a mixed rural-urban district, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced property crime. Seasonal factors in September, such as the start of the academic year and university freshers’ week, may have influenced the rise in violent crime, though this remains consistent with broader UK trends in this category. Public order offences and other thefts were significantly below the UK average, reflecting effective local initiatives or lower foot traffic in certain areas during the transition to autumn.

September 2025 saw a sharp 50% increase in burglary compared to August, with 42 incidents reported—a stark contrast to the previous month’s 28. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, may be linked to seasonal changes such as increased home occupancy or the return of students to university accommodation. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), robbery fell by 77.8% (from 9 to 2), and vehicle crime dropped by 34.5% (from 29 to 19). These declines align with typical September patterns, as warmer weather wanes and fewer tourists visit the area, reducing opportunities for theft. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest single category, but their rate of 2.4 per 1,000 was 7% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community support networks may temper more severe incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while only marginally above the UK average, highlights ongoing challenges in managing public spaces, particularly during the early autumn when social events increase. Residents may note the significant drop in vehicle crime, which could indicate improved security measures or reduced traffic congestion during the month.

Flintshire’s September 2025 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 21.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.6, marking a clear downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 31 crimes per day—a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within Flintshire’s population of 155,867. This translates to one reported crime occurring for every 167 residents over the course of the month, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. When compared to the previous month, the reduction in crime is particularly notable in property-related offences, which may reflect seasonal shifts such as the closure of summer festivals or the return of students to university campuses, reducing opportunities for theft. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Flintshire’s crime levels, though not negligible, are proportionally lower than the national average, suggesting a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and the area’s geographical characteristics. This contrast is further amplified by the fact that categories like vehicle crime and robbery are 75% and 100% below UK averages respectively, indicating that local conditions—such as lower tourist activity or fewer high-traffic zones—may play a role in maintaining these lower rates.