Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH4 · Flintshire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH5 · Flintshire
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Saltney has less crime — 24 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Shotton recorded substantially more crime than Saltney in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 24, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saltney sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Shotton has more Anti-social behaviour (34). 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, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Shotton — 24 vs 144 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Saltney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Saltney saw higher rates of Other theft while Shotton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 144).