Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH6 · Flintshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 53 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Flint recorded notably higher crime than Upton in February 2026 — 106 vs 53 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Flint sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Upton has more Other theft (5). 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, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Flint — 53 vs 106 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Flint saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Other theft. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 106).