CH7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CH7

CH7, Flintshire has recorded a total of 333 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CH7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CH7, encompassing approximately 49984 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (140) incidents (23.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)

CH7 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Milford Street with total crimes: 9

CH7 Crime Map

Postcodes in CH7

The postcode district are associated with the CH7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CH7 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1406.6623.89%
Anti-social behaviour722.802.86%
Criminal damage and arson371.4442.31%
Shoplifting230.744.55%
Public order210.4623.53%
Other theft160.42-11.11%
Vehicle crime60.32100.00%
Other crime60.1250.00%
Burglary50.12-37.50%
Theft from the person30.100.00%
Drugs30.06200.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.78-5.83%
Anti-social behaviour702.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson261.404.00%
Shoplifting220.5222.22%
Other theft180.445.88%
Public order170.3641.67%
Burglary80.340.00%
Other crime40.16-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.08200.00%
Possession of weapons30.06200.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.040.00%
Drugs10.04-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1205.903.45%
Anti-social behaviour842.4055.56%
Criminal damage and arson251.68-3.85%
Shoplifting180.50-10.00%
Other theft170.36-19.05%
Public order120.34-50.00%
Burglary80.2460.00%
Other crime50.160.00%
Theft from the person20.10100.00%
Drugs20.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.02-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1165.6634.88%
Anti-social behaviour542.32-15.62%
Criminal damage and arson261.0836.84%
Public order240.5260.00%
Other theft210.4861.54%
Shoplifting200.425.26%
Other crime50.40-44.44%
Burglary50.10-37.50%
Drugs40.1033.33%
Vehicle crime30.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences864.826.17%
Anti-social behaviour641.7220.75%
Criminal damage and arson191.2811.76%
Shoplifting190.38111.11%
Public order150.38-6.25%
Other theft130.30-27.78%
Other crime90.26125.00%
Burglary80.1860.00%
Vehicle crime30.1650.00%
Drugs30.0650.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.16-26.36%
Anti-social behaviour531.62-27.40%
Other theft181.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.36-26.09%
Public order160.3433.33%
Shoplifting90.32-55.00%
Burglary50.18-28.57%
Other crime40.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.08-87.50%
Drugs20.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.04-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1105.88-16.03%
Anti-social behaviour732.2055.32%
Criminal damage and arson231.4627.78%
Shoplifting200.4617.65%
Other theft180.4080.00%
Vehicle crime160.36700.00%
Public order120.32-40.00%
Burglary70.2416.67%
Other crime50.14-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.08200.00%
Drugs30.0650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.3424.76%
Anti-social behaviour472.62-18.97%
Public order200.9417.65%
Criminal damage and arson180.40-40.00%
Shoplifting170.3641.67%
Other theft100.340.00%
Other crime90.2080.00%
Burglary60.18200.00%
Possession of weapons40.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.08-71.43%
Drugs20.04-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.04-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1055.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour582.10-7.94%
Criminal damage and arson301.16-9.09%
Public order170.606.25%
Shoplifting120.34-61.29%
Other theft100.240.00%
Vehicle crime70.200.00%
Drugs60.1450.00%
Other crime50.12-64.29%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Burglary20.04-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1055.80-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour632.10-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson331.2637.50%
Shoplifting310.6655.00%
Public order160.62-36.00%
Other crime140.32180.00%
Other theft100.28-50.00%
Burglary70.20250.00%
Vehicle crime70.1416.67%
Drugs40.14-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1176.18-5.65%
Anti-social behaviour782.34-7.14%
Public order251.5631.58%
Criminal damage and arson240.50-7.69%
Other theft200.485.26%
Shoplifting200.40-37.50%
Vehicle crime60.40-25.00%
Drugs60.12100.00%
Other crime50.12-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.10200.00%
Burglary20.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1246.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour842.480.00%
Shoplifting321.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.640.00%
Public order190.520.00%
Other theft190.380.00%
Vehicle crime80.380.00%
Burglary60.160.00%
Other crime60.120.00%
Drugs30.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024140
June 2024113
May 2024120
April 2024116
March 202486
February 202481
January 2024110
December 2023131
November 2023105
October 2023105
September 2023117
August 2023124

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 190 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202418
May 202417
April 202421
March 202413
February 202418
January 202418
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310
September 202320
August 202319

A total of 304 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202426
May 202425
April 202426
March 202419
February 202417
January 202423
December 202318
November 202330
October 202333
September 202324
August 202326

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202417
May 202412
April 202424
March 202415
February 202416
January 202412
December 202320
November 202317
October 202316
September 202325
August 202319

A total of 800 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202472
June 202470
May 202484
April 202454
March 202464
February 202453
January 202473
December 202347
November 202358
October 202363
September 202378
August 202384

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 202416
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236
August 20238

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 202314
September 20235
August 20236

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202422
May 202418
April 202420
March 202419
February 20249
January 202420
December 202317
November 202312
October 202331
September 202320
August 202332

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
September 20233
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CH7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Milford Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Lead Mills
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Post Office Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 8. Ivy Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Brook Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Padeswood Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Mold Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 12. Park Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Hazel Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Clayton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. The Brackens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lindum Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Llys Pont-Y-Felin
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shire View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 19. St Mary'S Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Elm Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Lon Cae Del
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Marbury Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cedar Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tabernacle Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Powell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Lon Yr Orsaf
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Ffordd Y Cwm
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Llys Alun
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A5119
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Jasmine Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3