Crime in Connah's Quay South: statistics, rates and trends
134 crimes were recorded in Connah's Quay South in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Connah's Quay South at a glance
- Crime trends in Connah's Quay South
- Types of crime in Connah's Quay South
- Connah's Quay South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Connah's Quay South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Connah's Quay South
- Demographics of Connah's Quay South
- Questions about crime in Connah's Quay South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (70), anti-social behaviour (31) and criminal damage and arson (12) made up 84% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,769th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Connah's Quay South | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 134 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.0 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,465 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Connah's Quay South peaked in the year to August 2022 (230 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (121). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 134 | 30.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 121 | 27.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 147 | 32.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 170 | 38.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 230 | 51.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 208 | 46.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 219 | 49.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 198 | 44.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 174 | 39.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 22 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 15.7 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Connah's Quay South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Connah's Quay South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connah's Quay Central | 533 | 113.3 | +278% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 489 | 95.4 | +218% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 672 | 156.7 | +422% |
| Hawarden: Aston | 266 | 52.4 | +75% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 192 | 35.6 | +19% |
| Northop | 151 | 31.1 | +4% |
| Hawarden: Mancot | 173 | 53.3 | +77% |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 227 | 42.1 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Connah's Quay South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
| On or near Celyn Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Parc Bryn Castell | 7 |
| On or near Cae Llys Close | 6 |
| On or near Ffordd Kinderley | 5 |
| On or near Llwyni Drive | 5 |
| On or near Broadway | 4 |
| On or near Brookdale Avenue | 4 |
| On or near Field Park | 4 |
| On or near Uplands Avenue | 4 |
Of the 103 crimes in Connah's Quay South with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 47 | 45.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 20.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 20 | 19.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Connah's Quay South has an estimated population of 4,465 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (5.8%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (6.8%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Connah's Quay South average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Connah's Quay South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 5.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Connah's Quay South a safe place to live?
Connah's Quay South recorded 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,769th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Connah's Quay South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Connah's Quay South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Connah's Quay South was up 11% on the year before: 134 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 121 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Connah's Quay South?
About 4,465 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Connah's Quay South?
Connah's Quay South 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.