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Crime in Whelston

Whelston had 65 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 122.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 44 Flintshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 99% above the middle Flintshire area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

CH6, Flintshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Whelston

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122.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 44Flintshire rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 23 Apr 17 May 13 Jun 23 Jul 29 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2335%
anti-social behaviour1828%
theft711%
criminal damage69%
public order46%
drugs23%
robbery23%
weapons12%

Whelston against Flintshire

TypeWhelston per 1,000Middle Flintshire areaChange
Violence43.423.5▼ 12%
Burglary01.5–
Vehicle crime01.6–
Anti-social behaviour3416.2▲ 80%
Theft and robbery18.95.2–

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 Whelston a safe area?

Whelston had about 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 44 Flintshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whelston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (23), followed by anti-social behaviour (18) and theft (7).