Flintshire Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Flintshire reveals a marked shift in February 2026, with violent crimes dominating the crime picture at 373 incidents compared to 263 property crimes. This 41.3% share of violent crimes — primarily violence and sexual offences — contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes account for 3% less of the total. The overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, 9.4% below the UK average of 6.4, suggests a combination of local factors and seasonal patterns. February's low outdoor activity, consistent with winter months, may partly explain reduced shoplifting and vehicle crime, though violence and sexual offences rose 10.4% from January. Anti-social behaviour also remains elevated, 21% above the UK average, a pattern often seen in areas with mixed urban and rural demographics where community cohesion efforts are ongoing. The crime profile illustrates a tension between persistent violent crime trends and seasonal lulls in property-related offences, though the exact drivers of this shift remain unclear without further local data.

February 2026 saw a 10.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, reaching 373 incidents — the highest monthly total for this category since March 2025. This rise, combined with a 23.0% jump in criminal damage and arson, suggests a growing emphasis on interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes. Conversely, shoplifting fell 24.8% to 91 incidents, and robbery dropped 50% to just 2 cases, consistent with typical February trends where reduced foot traffic in retail areas curtails such crimes. Flintshire's violent crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents is 3% above the UK average, while property crimes remain 60% below the national burglary rate. These figures highlight a stark contrast in crime dynamics: while violent crime is concentrated in Flintshire compared to the UK, property crime remains significantly lower, a pattern likely influenced by the area's mix of rural and semi-urban landscapes where property is less densely clustered. Residents may find the 50% drop in robbery particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential effectiveness of recent local policing initiatives targeting high-risk areas.

Flintshire's crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents in February 2026 was stable compared to January's 5.7, showing a 1.0% month-on-month change that indicates little immediate shift in overall crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 32 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, is consistent with local demographics and infrastructure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 173 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 15% lower than the UK average when extrapolated across similar-sized areas. This statistic, when considered alongside Flintshire's significantly lower burglary and vehicle crime rates compared to the UK, suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, the area's broader crime profile is comparatively safer than the national average. The stability in overall crime rates, combined with the disproportionate focus on violent offences, highlights a need for targeted interventions in areas where interpersonal conflicts are more prevalent, while the lower property crime rates may reflect effective community policing in residential zones.