Crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny: statistics, rates and trends
817 crimes were recorded in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny at a glance
- Crime trends in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
- Types of crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
- Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
- What happened after crimes were reported in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
- Demographics of Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
- Questions about crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (210), violence and sexual offences (208) and anti-social behaviour (196) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 983rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 817 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.6 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,320 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny of any year here (817 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 817 | 111.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 701 | 95.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 721 | 98.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 789 | 107.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 722 | 98.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 627 | 85.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 605 | 82.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 682 | 93.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 674 | 92.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
Compared with England and Wales, Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded notably more shoplifting (3.4 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (74% above the national rate), and notably less public order (20% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 22 to 45 and shoplifting rose from 131 to 210.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 210 | 28.7 | 8.5 | +60% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 28.4 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 196 | 26.8 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 45 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +105% |
| Public order | 39 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny; 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 Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint: Oakenholt | 311 | 67.4 | -40% |
| Brynford and Halkyn | 169 | 45.7 | -59% |
| Bagillt | 310 | 78.6 | -30% |
| Northop | 151 | 31.1 | -72% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 489 | 95.4 | -15% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 533 | 113.3 | +2% |
| Connah's Quay South | 134 | 30.0 | -73% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 672 | 156.7 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Earl Street” (287).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Earl Street | 287 |
| On or near Parking Area | 145 |
| On or near Cornist Road | 50 |
| On or near Coleshill Street | 29 |
| On or near Maes Hyfryd | 28 |
| On or near Maes Yr Ysgol | 16 |
| On or near Conway Close | 12 |
| On or near Ffordd Rufeinaid | 11 |
| On or near Ffordd Yr Ysgol | 11 |
| On or near Llys Alarch | 11 |
Of the 621 crimes in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 196 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 7.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny has an estimated population of 7,320 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny a safe place to live?
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 983rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (208).
Is crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny going up or down?
Recorded crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny was up 17% on the year before: 817 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 701 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny?
About 7,320 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny?
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny 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.