Crime in Connah's Quay Central: statistics, rates and trends
533 crimes were recorded in Connah's Quay Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Connah's Quay Central
- Questions about crime in Connah's Quay Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (218), anti-social behaviour (98) and public order (49) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 943rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Connah's Quay Central | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 533 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.3 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,703 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Connah's Quay Central peaked in the year to August 2022 (714 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (490). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 533 | 113.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 490 | 104.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 572 | 121.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 636 | 135.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 714 | 151.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 600 | 127.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 672 | 142.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 590 | 125.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 510 | 108.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Connah's Quay Central recorded notably more public order (56% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (51% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (30% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 36 to 48 and public order rose from 41 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 46.4 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 20.8 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 49 | 10.4 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Other theft | 29 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 6.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Connah's Quay Central; the highest is Shotton East and Shotton Higher (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Connah's Quay South (30.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Connah's Quay Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 489 | 95.4 | -16% |
| Connah's Quay South | 134 | 30.0 | -74% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 672 | 156.7 | +38% |
| Hawarden: Aston | 266 | 52.4 | -54% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 192 | 35.6 | -69% |
| Hawarden: Mancot | 173 | 53.3 | -53% |
| Queensferry and Sealand | 740 | 127.3 | +12% |
| Northop | 151 | 31.1 | -73% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Connah's Quay Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fishermans' Road” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fishermans' Road | 96 |
| On or near Bethel Place | 52 |
| On or near Linden Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Howard Street | 24 |
| On or near Beechwood Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Dodd'S Drive | 17 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 16 |
| On or near Hillside Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Primrose Street | 15 |
Of the 435 crimes in Connah's Quay Central with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 43.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 19.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Connah's Quay Central has an estimated population of 4,703 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%), more social housing (24%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Connah's Quay Central average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Connah's Quay Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Connah's Quay Central a safe place to live?
Connah's Quay Central recorded 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 943rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Connah's Quay Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Connah's Quay Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Connah's Quay Central was up 9% on the year before: 533 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 490 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Connah's Quay Central?
About 4,703 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Connah's Quay Central?
Connah's Quay Central is policed by North Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.