Crime in Northop, Flintshire: statistics, rates and trends

156 crimes were recorded in Northop, Flintshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 76 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northop, Flintshire has the 3,714th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Northop, Flintshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (184 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (126). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northop, 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+23%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Northop, Flintshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northop, Flintshire recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 48.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Northop, Flintshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northop, Flintshire recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Northop, Flintshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northop, Flintshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Northop, Flintshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northop, Flintshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Northop, Flintshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northop, Flintshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Northop, Flintshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northop, Flintshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Northop, Flintshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northop, Flintshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Northop, Flintshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northop, Flintshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Northop, Flintshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northop, Flintshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Northop, Flintshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northop, Flintshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northop, Flintshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northop, Flintshire.

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 Northop, Flintshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northop, 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.

Northop, Flintshire has an estimated population of 4,859. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northop, Flintshire sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Northop, Flintshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.