Crime in Bagillt: statistics, rates and trends
475 crimes were recorded in Bagillt in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bagillt at a glance
- Crime trends in Bagillt
- Types of crime in Bagillt
- Bagillt compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bagillt
- Streets with the most crime in Bagillt
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bagillt
- Population and deprivation in Bagillt
- Questions about crime in Bagillt
- About this data
475 crimes were recorded in Bagillt in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 186 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bagillt has the 512th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bagillt | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 475 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.1 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,456 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bagillt was highest in the year to July 2020 (660 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (429). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 475 | 87.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 429 | 78.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 502 | 92.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 562 | 103.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 624 | 114.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 593 | 108.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 660 | 121.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 514 | 94.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 580 | 106.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bagillt 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+37%) and anti-social behaviour (+20%). The largest falls were in burglary (-67%) and other theft (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 34.1 | 1.00 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 20.0 | 1.30 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 9.5 | 1.41 | +37% |
| Public order | 29 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +4% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +55% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +75% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.2 | 0.67 | +71% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -67% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +175% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.1 | 0.81 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.38 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bagillt
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bagillt recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bagillt
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bagillt recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bagillt
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bagillt recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bagillt
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bagillt recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bagillt
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bagillt recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bagillt
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bagillt recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bagillt
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bagillt recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bagillt
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bagillt recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bagillt
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bagillt recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bagillt
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bagillt recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bagillt
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bagillt recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 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 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bagillt
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bagillt recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bagillt
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bagillt 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bagillt, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bagillt.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bagillt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell (Flintshire) | 981 | 112.9 | +30% |
| Flint | 1,539 | 109.1 | +25% |
| Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) | 744 | 51.0 | -41% |
| Heswall | 994 | 33.9 | -61% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,490 | 89.4 | +3% |
| West Kirby | 627 | 46.3 | -47% |
| Greasby | 258 | 27.3 | -69% |
| Shotton | 987 | 153.7 | +77% |
2 areas within Bagillt, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Greenfield had the highest rate (88.3 per 1,000) and Bagillt the lowest (78.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | Neighbourhood | 2,810 | 248 | 88.3 |
| Bagillt | Neighbourhood | 3,946 | 310 | 78.6 |
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 Bagillt over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Riverbank | 22 |
| On or near Park Hall Road | 22 |
| On or near Fron Deg | 22 |
| On or near Basingwerk Avenue | 22 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near Greenfield Road | 21 |
| On or near Cae'R Ffynnon | 18 |
| On or near Merllyn Court | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bagillt 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 | 146 | 30.7% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 22.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Bagillt has an estimated population of 5,456. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bagillt sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bagillt |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is Bagillt a safe place to live?
Bagillt recorded 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Bagillt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Bagillt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bagillt was up 11% on the year before: 475 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 429 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bagillt?
Bagillt 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 Bagillt. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.