Crime in Saltney Ferry: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Saltney Ferry in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Saltney Ferry at a glance
- Crime trends in Saltney Ferry
- Types of crime in Saltney Ferry
- Saltney Ferry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Saltney Ferry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saltney Ferry
- Demographics of Saltney Ferry
- Questions about crime in Saltney Ferry
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (55) and criminal damage and arson (42) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,454th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Saltney Ferry | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 335 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.4 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,199 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Saltney Ferry of any year here (335 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 335 | 64.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 347 | 66.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 455 | 87.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 451 | 86.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 457 | 87.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 493 | 94.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 486 | 93.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 450 | 86.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 456 | 87.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (48% below) and anti-social behaviour (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 22 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 65 to 55 and other theft fell from 33 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 23.9 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 10.6 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Public order | 28 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Saltney Ferry; the highest is Shotton East and Shotton Higher (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Broughton South (22.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltney Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton South | 96 | 22.4 | -65% |
| Queensferry and Sealand | 740 | 127.3 | +98% |
| Hawarden: Mancot | 173 | 53.3 | -17% |
| Hawarden: Aston | 266 | 52.4 | -19% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 672 | 156.7 | +143% |
| Pen-y-ffordd | 186 | 36.8 | -43% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 192 | 35.6 | -45% |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 227 | 42.1 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Saltney Ferry over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Howard Road” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Howard Road | 36 |
| On or near Ewart Street | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near A5104 | 19 |
| On or near Maple Grove | 12 |
| On or near Millers Park | 12 |
| On or near St David'S Terrace | 12 |
| On or near Parc Maes Y Pabiau | 10 |
| On or near Deva Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Eaton Grove | 9 |
Of the 280 crimes in Saltney Ferry with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 22.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Saltney Ferry has an estimated population of 5,199 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (23%, against 17%), fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saltney Ferry average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Saltney Ferry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Saltney Ferry a safe place to live?
Saltney Ferry recorded 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,454th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Saltney Ferry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Saltney Ferry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltney Ferry was down 3% on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 347 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saltney Ferry?
About 5,199 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saltney Ferry?
Saltney Ferry 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.