Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH6 · Flintshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 17 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Flint recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in February 2026 — 106 incidents compared to 17, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Flint sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35) and Anti-social behaviour (21), while Holmes Chapel has more Public order (4) and Drugs (1). 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, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Flint — 17 vs 106 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Flint saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Holmes Chapel had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 106).