Crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny: statistics, rates and trends
826 crimes were recorded in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
- Questions about crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
- About this data
826 crimes were recorded in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 218 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny has the 952nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 826 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.8 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,320 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny was highest in the year to July 2026 (826 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (606). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 826 | 112.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 707 | 96.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 707 | 96.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 804 | 109.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 727 | 99.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 606 | 82.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 607 | 82.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 681 | 93.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 663 | 90.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in other theft (+114%) and shoplifting (+55%). The largest falls were in public order (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 218 | 29.8 | 3.59 | +55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 28.3 | 0.83 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 26.9 | 1.75 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 7.2 | 1.07 | +10% |
| Other theft | 45 | 6.1 | 0.96 | +114% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.1 | 0.76 | -12% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.5 | 1.16 | +38% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 0.62 | +78% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.0 | 0.63 | +114% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.25 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.50 | -57% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.30 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Shoplifting in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 26.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 18 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 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint: Oakenholt | 321 | 69.6 | -38% |
| Brynford and Halkyn | 182 | 49.2 | -56% |
| Bagillt | 310 | 78.6 | -30% |
| Northop | 156 | 32.1 | -72% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 498 | 97.1 | -14% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 535 | 113.8 | +1% |
| Connah's Quay South | 145 | 32.5 | -71% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 674 | 157.2 | +39% |
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 Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Earl Street | 302 |
| On or near Parking Area | 132 |
| On or near Cornist Road | 45 |
| On or near Coleshill Street | 30 |
| On or near Maes Hyfryd | 28 |
| On or near Maes Yr Ysgol | 17 |
| On or near Ffordd Yr Ysgol | 14 |
| On or near Ffordd Rufeinaid | 13 |
| On or near Conway Close | 11 |
| On or near Cwm Eithion | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 197 | 23.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 23.7% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny has an estimated population of 7,320. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny a safe place to live?
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny recorded 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (207).
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: 826 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 707 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny?
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny 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 Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.