Crime in Queensferry and Sealand: statistics, rates and trends
740 crimes were recorded in Queensferry and Sealand in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Queensferry and Sealand at a glance
- Crime trends in Queensferry and Sealand
- Types of crime in Queensferry and Sealand
- Queensferry and Sealand compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Queensferry and Sealand
- What happened after crimes were reported in Queensferry and Sealand
- Population and deprivation in Queensferry and Sealand
- Questions about crime in Queensferry and Sealand
- About this data
740 crimes were recorded in Queensferry and Sealand in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 282 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Queensferry and Sealand has the 725th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Queensferry and Sealand | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 740 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.3 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,811 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Queensferry and Sealand was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,082 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (639). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 740 | 127.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 639 | 110.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 755 | 129.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 821 | 141.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 904 | 155.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,082 | 186.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 898 | 154.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 946 | 162.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 938 | 161.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Queensferry and Sealand 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+53%) and burglary (+39%). The largest falls were in public order (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 48.5 | 1.42 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 30.5 | 1.99 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 11.2 | 1.65 | +20% |
| Other theft | 52 | 8.9 | 1.40 | +53% |
| Public order | 50 | 8.6 | 1.30 | -22% |
| Burglary | 32 | 5.5 | 1.56 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 5.0 | 1.01 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 3.3 | 0.39 | -5% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +0% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 1.05 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.71 | +300% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Queensferry and Sealand
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Queensferry and Sealand
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Queensferry and Sealand
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Queensferry and Sealand
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Queensferry and Sealand
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Queensferry and Sealand
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Queensferry and Sealand
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Queensferry and Sealand
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Queensferry and Sealand
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Queensferry and Sealand
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Queensferry and Sealand
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Queensferry and Sealand
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Queensferry and Sealand
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Queensferry and Sealand recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Queensferry and Sealand
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Queensferry and Sealand 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Queensferry and Sealand, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Queensferry and Sealand.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queensferry and Sealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden: Mancot | 175 | 53.9 | -58% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 674 | 157.2 | +23% |
| Hawarden: Aston | 267 | 52.6 | -59% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 535 | 113.8 | -11% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 215 | 39.9 | -69% |
| Connah's Quay South | 145 | 32.5 | -74% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 498 | 97.1 | -24% |
| Broughton South | 91 | 21.2 | -83% |
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 Queensferry and Sealand over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Farm Road | 78 |
| On or near Ferry Bank | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Maes Helyg | 37 |
| On or near North Street | 31 |
| On or near Leopard Moth Road | 29 |
| On or near Rhodfa Donaldson | 27 |
| On or near Chester Road (West) | 24 |
| On or near Cleveland Grove | 23 |
| On or near Bridge View | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Queensferry and Sealand 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 | 240 | 32.4% |
| Not recorded | 177 | 23.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Queensferry and Sealand has an estimated population of 5,811. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Queensferry and Sealand sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Queensferry and Sealand |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.4% |
Is Queensferry and Sealand a safe place to live?
Queensferry and Sealand recorded 127.3 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 Queensferry and Sealand?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Queensferry and Sealand going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queensferry and Sealand was up 16% on the year before: 740 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 639 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Queensferry and Sealand?
Queensferry and Sealand 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 Queensferry and Sealand. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.