Crime in Flint: Oakenholt: statistics, rates and trends
321 crimes were recorded in Flint: Oakenholt in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Flint: Oakenholt at a glance
- Crime trends in Flint: Oakenholt
- Types of crime in Flint: Oakenholt
- Flint: Oakenholt compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Flint: Oakenholt
- What happened after crimes were reported in Flint: Oakenholt
- Population and deprivation in Flint: Oakenholt
- Questions about crime in Flint: Oakenholt
- About this data
321 crimes were recorded in Flint: Oakenholt in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 133 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Flint: Oakenholt has the 2,237th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Flint: Oakenholt | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 321 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.6 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,613 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Flint: Oakenholt was highest in the year to July 2021 (408 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (265). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 321 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 353 | 76.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 322 | 69.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 345 | 74.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 375 | 81.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 408 | 88.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 330 | 71.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 273 | 59.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 265 | 57.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Flint: Oakenholt 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+17%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 28.8 | 0.84 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 16.0 | 1.05 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 7.4 | 1.09 | +17% |
| Other crime | 15 | 3.3 | 1.54 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.3 | 0.39 | +200% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -8% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.2 | 0.61 | +100% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -17% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -60% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.32 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Flint: Oakenholt
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Flint: Oakenholt
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Flint: Oakenholt
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Flint: Oakenholt
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Flint: Oakenholt
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Flint: Oakenholt
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Flint: Oakenholt
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 10 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 100% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Flint: Oakenholt
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Flint: Oakenholt
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 7 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Flint: Oakenholt
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Flint: Oakenholt
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Flint: Oakenholt
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Flint: Oakenholt recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Flint: Oakenholt, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Flint: Oakenholt.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Flint: Oakenholt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny | 826 | 112.8 | +62% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 498 | 97.1 | +40% |
| Northop | 156 | 32.1 | -54% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 535 | 113.8 | +63% |
| Bagillt | 310 | 78.6 | +13% |
| Connah's Quay South | 145 | 32.5 | -53% |
| Brynford and Halkyn | 182 | 49.2 | -29% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 674 | 157.2 | +126% |
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: Oakenholt over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 61 |
| On or near Cae Petit | 29 |
| On or near Kings Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Ffordd Glyndwr | 20 |
| On or near Llys Cadfan | 15 |
| On or near Chester Road | 14 |
| On or near Ffordd Madog | 12 |
| On or near Albert Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Maes Gwyn | 10 |
| On or near Cwrt Melangell | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Flint: Oakenholt 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 | 100 | 31.2% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 23.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 13.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
Flint: Oakenholt has an estimated population of 4,613. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Flint: Oakenholt sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Flint: Oakenholt |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Flint: Oakenholt a safe place to live?
Flint: Oakenholt recorded 69.6 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 Flint: Oakenholt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Flint: Oakenholt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Flint: Oakenholt was down 9% on the year before: 321 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 353 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Flint: Oakenholt?
Flint: Oakenholt 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: Oakenholt. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.