Broughton South vs Flint Castle

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Broughton South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      Flint Castle North Wales Police

      Broughton South vs Flint Castle Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Broughton South
      North Wales Police
      79 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      Flint Castle
      North Wales Police
      450 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broughton South
      B Flint Castle
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      79
      450
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      103
      424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.3%
      ↑6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broughton South
      B Flint Castle
      Violent Crime
      43 ↓20%
      157 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓50%
      88 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑100%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      12 ↑71%
      Burglary
      1 ↓50%
      15 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓71%
      38 ↑41%
      Drugs
      2
      14 ↑40%
      Public Order
      5 ↑0%
      21 ↓40%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      0
      79 ↑204%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Broughton South is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 45/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broughton South safer than Flint Castle?

      Broughton South has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 79 crimes in the last 12 months. Flint Castle has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 450 crimes. Broughton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broughton South vs Flint Castle?

      Broughton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Flint Castle shows +6.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broughton South and Flint Castle?

      In Broughton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Flint Castle, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broughton South and Flint Castle?

      Broughton South recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Flint Castle recorded 88. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Broughton South vs Flint Castle?

      Violent crime in Broughton South totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Flint Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broughton South and Flint Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broughton South recorded 103 crimes (now 79, a change of -23.3%). Flint Castle recorded 424 crimes previously (now 450, +6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broughton South and Flint Castle?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Broughton South has a resolution rate of 0% and Flint Castle has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broughton South and Flint Castle?

      Broughton South falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Flint Castle is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Broughton South and Flint Castle?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Broughton South or Flint Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broughton South and Flint Castle. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.