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Crime in Walwen

Walwen had 63 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 44 Flintshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Flintshire area. Crime was level on the three months before.

CH8, Flintshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Walwen

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62.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 44Flintshire rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common24 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 28 Apr 18 May 13 Jun 24 Jul 26 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Walwen. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2438%
anti-social behaviour1829%
criminal damage58%
public order46%
theft35%
drugs23%
robbery23%
shoplifting12%

Walwen against Flintshire

TypeWalwen per 1,000Middle Flintshire areaChange
Violence23.823.5▼ 11%
Burglary01.5–
Vehicle crime11.6–
Anti-social behaviour17.816.2▲ 6%
Theft and robbery5.95.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Holywell128.7▲ 11%
Whelston122.6▲ 23%
Greenfield122.4▲ 6%
Bryn Celyn111.4▲ 14%
Bagillt64.1▲ 20%
Walwen62.30%
See every Flintshire area ranked on the crime in Flintshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Walwen a safe area?

Walwen had about 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 44 Flintshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Walwen?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (24), followed by anti-social behaviour (18) and criminal damage (5).