Crime in Flint: statistics, rates and trends
1,539 crimes were recorded in Flint in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
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1,539 crimes were recorded in Flint in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 491 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Flint has the 271st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Flint | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,539 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.1 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,110 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Flint was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,539 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,363). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 1,539 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,509 | 106.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,411 | 100.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,528 | 108.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,515 | 107.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,454 | 103.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,456 | 103.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,504 | 106.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,363 | 96.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 124 |
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 136 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Flint 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, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+60%) and other theft (+43%). The largest falls were in public order (-19%) and anti-social behaviour (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 491 | 34.8 | 1.02 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 333 | 23.6 | 1.54 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 304 | 21.5 | 2.60 | +60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 8.4 | 1.24 | +6% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +43% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -19% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.6 | 1.21 | +20% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.3 | 0.66 | +18% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.3 | 0.72 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.66 | -40% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.47 | +80% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.52 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Flint
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Flint recorded 491 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 31.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Flint
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Flint recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Flint
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Flint recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Flint
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Flint recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Flint
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Flint recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Flint
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Flint recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Flint
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Flint recorded 36 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 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Flint
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Flint recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Flint
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Flint recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Flint
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Flint recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Flint
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Flint recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Flint
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Flint recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Flint
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Flint recorded 6 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Flint
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Flint recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Flint, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Flint.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Flint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagillt | 475 | 87.1 | -20% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,490 | 89.4 | -18% |
| Neston (Cheshire West and Chester) | 744 | 51.0 | -53% |
| Shotton | 987 | 153.7 | +41% |
| Holywell (Flintshire) | 981 | 112.9 | +4% |
| Mynydd Isa | 247 | 44.2 | -59% |
| Mold | 1,233 | 119.9 | +10% |
| Hawarden | 717 | 59.7 | -45% |
3 areas within Flint, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Flint: Castle had the highest rate (180.1 per 1,000) and Flint: Oakenholt the lowest (69.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint: Castle | Neighbourhood | 2,177 | 392 | 180.1 |
| Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny | Neighbourhood | 7,320 | 826 | 112.8 |
| Flint: Oakenholt | Neighbourhood | 4,613 | 321 | 69.6 |
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 Flint over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Earl Street | 302 |
| On or near Parking Area | 198 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 61 |
| On or near Cornist Road | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Lower Sydney Street | 41 |
| On or near Coleshill Street | 30 |
| On or near Maes-Y-Dre Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Cae Petit | 29 |
| On or near Maes Hyfryd | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Flint 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 | 408 | 26.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 342 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 333 | 21.6% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 83 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Flint has an estimated population of 14,110. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Flint sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Flint |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.4% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Flint a safe place to live?
Flint recorded 109.1 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 Flint?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 491 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (333).
Is crime in Flint going up or down?
Recorded crime in Flint was up 2% on the year before: 1,539 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,509 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Flint?
Flint 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 Flint. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.