Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH6 · Flintshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 83 vs 130 incidents in April 2026.
Flint recorded notably higher crime than Upton in April 2026 — 130 vs 83 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Flint sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Upton has more Drugs (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Flint — 83 vs 130 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Flint saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Drugs. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 130).