Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH6 · Flintshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH5 · Flintshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Flint has less crime — 106 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Shotton saw somewhat more crime than Flint in February 2026 (132 vs 106 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Flint sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Shotton has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Flint recorded fewer crimes than Shotton — 106 vs 132 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Flint saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shotton had more Public order. Overall, Flint recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 132).