Flintshire Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Flintshire’s crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 37.9% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 13.6% below the UK average of 6.6 per 1,000. This disparity may reflect Flintshire’s mix of rural and semi-urban landscapes, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced violent crime. Anti-social behaviour (18.8% of crimes) and shoplifting (13.6%) followed as the next most common categories, with shoplifting significantly above the UK average (0.8 vs 0.6 per 1,000). Seasonal factors, including the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours, likely influenced these trends, as outdoor crimes typically decline in winter. However, the rise in public order offences (6.8%) and the persistent low rates of burglary (2.5%) and vehicle crime (2.8%) suggest a combination of local dynamics. While Flintshire’s overall safety remains strong compared to national benchmarks, targeted efforts to address shoplifting and anti-social behaviour may be necessary to maintain this position.

January saw significant increases in bicycle theft (+66.7%) and vehicle crime (+66.7%), rising from 3 to 5 and 15 to 25 respectively. This may reflect post-holiday activity or changes in local traffic patterns. Conversely, other theft fell by 36.6% (71 to 45), possibly due to seasonal retail closures reducing opportunities. Violence and sexual offences remained below the UK average (2.2 vs 2.4 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour exceeded the national rate by 21% (1.1 vs 0.9 per 1,000). Shoplifting, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 45% above the UK average, suggesting potential links to local retail areas or unseasonal foot traffic. These shifts highlight the need to monitor specific hotspots for targeted interventions.

Flintshire’s crime rate in January 2026 rose slightly to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% increase from the previous month’s 5.5 per 1,000. This translates to approximately 29 crimes reported daily. below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 175 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for locals. The population context reveals that Flintshire’s lower-than-average rates for burglary, vehicle crime, and drug-related offences may reflect the area’s character as a mix of rural and semi-urban communities, where community policing and lower population density could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the rise in public order offences and shoplifting suggests shifting patterns that warrant closer attention to local factors.