Crime in Bagillt, Flintshire: statistics, rates and trends
310 crimes were recorded in Bagillt, Flintshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bagillt, Flintshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Bagillt, Flintshire
- Types of crime in Bagillt, Flintshire
- Bagillt, Flintshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bagillt, Flintshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bagillt, Flintshire
- Demographics of Bagillt, Flintshire
- Questions about crime in Bagillt, Flintshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (119), anti-social behaviour (72) and criminal damage and arson (30) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,894th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bagillt, Flintshire | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 310 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,946 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bagillt, Flintshire peaked in the year to August 2020 (439 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (243). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 310 | 78.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 243 | 61.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 289 | 73.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 295 | 74.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 375 | 95.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 362 | 91.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 439 | 111.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 358 | 90.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 407 | 103.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (24% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 38 to 72 and criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 30.2 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 18.2 | 15.4 | +89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 21 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 20 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bagillt, Flintshire; the highest is Shotton East and Shotton Higher (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Connah's Quay South (30.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bagillt, Flintshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny | 817 | 111.6 | +42% |
| Brynford and Halkyn | 169 | 45.7 | -42% |
| Flint: Oakenholt | 311 | 67.4 | -14% |
| Northop | 151 | 31.1 | -60% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 489 | 95.4 | +21% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 533 | 113.3 | +44% |
| Connah's Quay South | 134 | 30.0 | -62% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 672 | 156.7 | +99% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Bagillt, Flintshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 22 |
| On or near Cae'R Ffynnon | 21 |
| On or near Fron Deg | 21 |
| On or near Riverbank | 18 |
| On or near Bron Haul | 14 |
| On or near Pen Lon | 14 |
| On or near Bryn Aber | 13 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Merllyn Court | 13 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 10 |
Of the 238 crimes in Bagillt, Flintshire with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bagillt, Flintshire has an estimated population of 3,946 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bagillt, Flintshire average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bagillt, Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Bagillt, Flintshire a safe place to live?
Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,894th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bagillt, Flintshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Bagillt, Flintshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bagillt, Flintshire was up 28% on the year before: 310 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 243 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bagillt, Flintshire?
About 3,946 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bagillt, Flintshire?
Bagillt, Flintshire is policed by North Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.