Crime in Flint: statistics, rates and trends
1,526 crimes were recorded in Flint in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (489), anti-social behaviour (334) and shoplifting (294) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 274th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Flint | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,526 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.2 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,110 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Flint peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,533 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,371). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,526 | 108.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,509 | 106.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,429 | 101.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,519 | 107.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,498 | 106.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,466 | 103.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,451 | 102.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,533 | 108.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,371 | 97.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 142 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 126 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 121 |
| November 2025 | 148 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 115 |
Compared with England and Wales, Flint recorded notably more shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (54% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (64% below) and burglary (34% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 189 to 294 and other theft rose from 50 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 489 | 34.7 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 334 | 23.7 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 294 | 20.8 | 8.5 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 75 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +40% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +40% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Flint; the highest is Shotton (156.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Mynydd Isa (41.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Flint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagillt | 475 | 87.1 | -20% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,458 | 87.5 | -19% |
| Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) | 755 | 51.7 | -52% |
| Shotton | 1,007 | 156.8 | +45% |
| Holywell (Flintshire) | 963 | 110.8 | +2% |
| Mynydd Isa | 232 | 41.5 | -62% |
| Mold | 1,194 | 116.1 | +7% |
| Hawarden | 693 | 57.7 | -47% |
Of the 3 areas within Flint, Flint: Castle had the highest crime rate (182.8 per 1,000) and Flint: Oakenholt the lowest (67.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint: Castle | Neighbourhood | 2,177 | 398 | 182.8 |
| Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny | Neighbourhood | 7,320 | 817 | 111.6 |
| Flint: Oakenholt | Neighbourhood | 4,613 | 311 | 67.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Flint over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Earl Street” (287).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Earl Street | 287 |
| On or near Parking Area | 200 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Cornist Road | 50 |
| On or near Lower Sydney Street | 37 |
| On or near Cae Petit | 31 |
| On or near Maes-Y-Dre Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Coleshill Street | 29 |
| On or near Kings Avenue | 29 |
Of the 1,192 crimes in Flint with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 334 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 396 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 312 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Flint has an estimated population of 14,110 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Flint average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Flint | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Flint a safe place to live?
Flint recorded 108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 274th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Flint?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 489 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (334).
Is crime in Flint going up or down?
Recorded crime in Flint was up 1% on the year before: 1,526 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,509 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Flint?
About 14,110 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Flint?
Flint 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.