Crime in Bagillt, Flintshire: statistics, rates and trends
310 crimes were recorded in Bagillt, Flintshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 40% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bagillt, Flintshire
- Questions about crime in Bagillt, Flintshire
- About this data
310 crimes were recorded in Bagillt, Flintshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 40% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 123 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bagillt, Flintshire has the 1,906th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bagillt, Flintshire | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 310 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +40% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,946 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bagillt, Flintshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (417 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (221). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 310 | 78.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 221 | 56.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 297 | 75.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 307 | 77.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 380 | 96.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 380 | 96.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 417 | 105.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 358 | 90.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 396 | 100.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bagillt, Flintshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+81%) and criminal damage and arson (+70%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 31.2 | 0.91 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 16.5 | 1.07 | +81% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 8.6 | 1.27 | +70% |
| Public order | 21 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +75% |
| Other theft | 19 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.5 | 0.72 | +180% |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +150% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.0 | 0.57 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.8 | 0.21 | +133% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +200% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.8 | 0.56 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bagillt, Flintshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bagillt, Flintshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bagillt, Flintshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bagillt, Flintshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bagillt, Flintshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bagillt, Flintshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bagillt, Flintshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bagillt, Flintshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bagillt, Flintshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bagillt, Flintshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bagillt, Flintshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bagillt, Flintshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bagillt, Flintshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bagillt, Flintshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny | 826 | 112.8 | +44% |
| Brynford and Halkyn | 182 | 49.2 | -37% |
| Flint: Oakenholt | 321 | 69.6 | -11% |
| Northop | 156 | 32.1 | -59% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 498 | 97.1 | +24% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 535 | 113.8 | +45% |
| Connah's Quay South | 145 | 32.5 | -59% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 674 | 157.2 | +100% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bagillt, Flintshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fron Deg | 22 |
| On or near Riverbank | 22 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near Cae'R Ffynnon | 18 |
| On or near Merllyn Court | 15 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 14 |
| On or near Bryn Aber | 13 |
| On or near Pen Lon | 11 |
| On or near Bron Haul | 11 |
| On or near Trem-Afon | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bagillt, Flintshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 106 | 34.2% |
| Not recorded | 65 | 21.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Bagillt, Flintshire has an estimated population of 3,946. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bagillt, Flintshire sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bagillt, Flintshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Bagillt, Flintshire a safe place to live?
Bagillt, Flintshire recorded 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bagillt, Flintshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Bagillt, Flintshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bagillt, Flintshire was up 40% on the year before: 310 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 221 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bagillt, Flintshire?
Bagillt, Flintshire is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bagillt, Flintshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.