Crime in Connah's Quay Central: statistics, rates and trends
535 crimes were recorded in Connah's Quay Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Connah's Quay Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Connah's Quay Central
- Types of crime in Connah's Quay Central
- Connah's Quay Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Connah's Quay Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Connah's Quay Central
- Population and deprivation in Connah's Quay Central
- Questions about crime in Connah's Quay Central
- About this data
535 crimes were recorded in Connah's Quay Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 217 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Connah's Quay Central has the 931st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Connah's Quay Central | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 535 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.8 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,703 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Connah's Quay Central was highest in the year to July 2022 (688 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (497). Over the whole period it rose 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 535 | 113.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 497 | 105.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 573 | 121.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 661 | 140.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 688 | 146.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 609 | 129.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 657 | 139.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 590 | 125.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 500 | 106.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Connah's Quay Central over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order. The largest increases were in public order (+21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 46.1 | 1.35 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 22.3 | 1.46 | +2% |
| Public order | 52 | 11.1 | 1.66 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 8.5 | 1.25 | +3% |
| Other theft | 32 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 5.7 | 0.69 | +42% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.8 | 1.08 | -5% |
| Drugs | 14 | 3.0 | 0.91 | +75% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.9 | 0.91 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.5 | 1.53 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.77 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.31 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Connah's Quay Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Connah's Quay Central recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Connah's Quay Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Connah's Quay Central recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Connah's Quay Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Connah's Quay Central recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Connah's Quay Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Connah's Quay Central recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Connah's Quay Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Connah's Quay Central recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Connah's Quay Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Connah's Quay Central recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Connah's Quay Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Connah's Quay Central recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Connah's Quay Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Connah's Quay Central recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Connah's Quay Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Connah's Quay Central recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Connah's Quay Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Connah's Quay Central recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Connah's Quay Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Connah's Quay Central recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Connah's Quay Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Connah's Quay Central recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Connah's Quay Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Connah's Quay Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Connah's Quay Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Connah's Quay Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Connah's Quay Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Connah's Quay Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Connah's Quay Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 498 | 97.1 | -15% |
| Connah's Quay South | 145 | 32.5 | -71% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 674 | 157.2 | +38% |
| Hawarden: Aston | 267 | 52.6 | -54% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 215 | 39.9 | -65% |
| Hawarden: Mancot | 175 | 53.9 | -53% |
| Queensferry and Sealand | 740 | 127.3 | +12% |
| Northop | 156 | 32.1 | -72% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Connah's Quay Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fishermans' Road | 91 |
| On or near Bethel Place | 50 |
| On or near Linden Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Primrose Street | 25 |
| On or near Beechwood Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Howard Street | 23 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 15 |
| On or near Dodd'S Drive | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Leighton Court | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Connah's Quay Central over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 36.6% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 19.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 15.0% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
Connah's Quay Central has an estimated population of 4,703. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Connah's Quay Central sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Connah's Quay Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Connah's Quay Central a safe place to live?
Connah's Quay Central recorded 113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Connah's Quay Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Connah's Quay Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Connah's Quay Central was up 8% on the year before: 535 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 497 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Connah's Quay Central?
Connah's Quay Central is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Connah's Quay Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.