Crime in Connah's Quay South: statistics, rates and trends

145 crimes were recorded in Connah's Quay South in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 38% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 71 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Connah's Quay South has the 3,704th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Connah's Quay South was highest in the year to July 2022 (229 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (105). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Connah's Quay South 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+29%).

Violence and sexual offences in Connah's Quay South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Connah's Quay South recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 49.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Connah's Quay South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Connah's Quay South recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Connah's Quay South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Connah's Quay South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Connah's Quay South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Connah's Quay South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Connah's Quay South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Connah's Quay South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Connah's Quay South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Connah's Quay South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Connah's Quay South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Connah's Quay South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Connah's Quay South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Connah's Quay South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Connah's Quay South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Connah's Quay South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Connah's Quay South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Connah's Quay South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Connah's Quay South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Connah's Quay South.

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Connah's Quay South 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.

Connah's Quay South has an estimated population of 4,465. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Connah's Quay South sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.