Crime in Flint: Oakenholt: statistics, rates and trends
311 crimes were recorded in Flint: Oakenholt in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Flint: Oakenholt
- Questions about crime in Flint: Oakenholt
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (127), anti-social behaviour (74) and criminal damage and arson (31) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,328th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Flint: Oakenholt | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 311 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.4 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,613 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Flint: Oakenholt peaked in the year to August 2021 (404 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (261). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 311 | 67.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 358 | 77.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 323 | 70.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 342 | 74.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 369 | 80.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 404 | 87.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 335 | 72.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 287 | 62.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 261 | 56.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| 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 |
On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 190 to 127.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 27.5 | 34.2 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 16.0 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Flint: Oakenholt; 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: Oakenholt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny | 817 | 111.6 | +66% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 489 | 95.4 | +41% |
| Northop | 151 | 31.1 | -54% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 533 | 113.3 | +68% |
| Bagillt | 310 | 78.6 | +17% |
| Connah's Quay South | 134 | 30.0 | -55% |
| Brynford and Halkyn | 169 | 45.7 | -32% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 672 | 156.7 | +132% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Flint: Oakenholt over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Cae Petit | 31 |
| On or near Kings Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Ffordd Glyndwr | 15 |
| On or near Chester Road | 13 |
| On or near Ffordd Madog | 12 |
| On or near Llys Cadfan | 12 |
| On or near Prince Of Wales Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Albert Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Cwrt Melangell | 10 |
Of the 237 crimes in Flint: Oakenholt with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 18.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 5.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Flint: Oakenholt has an estimated population of 4,613 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (12%, against 19%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Flint: Oakenholt average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Flint: Oakenholt | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Flint: Oakenholt a safe place to live?
Flint: Oakenholt recorded 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,328th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Flint: Oakenholt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Flint: Oakenholt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Flint: Oakenholt was down 13% on the year before: 311 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 358 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Flint: Oakenholt?
About 4,613 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Flint: Oakenholt?
Flint: Oakenholt 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.