Crime in Queensferry and Sealand: statistics, rates and trends
740 crimes were recorded in Queensferry and Sealand in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Queensferry and Sealand
- Questions about crime in Queensferry and Sealand
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (275), anti-social behaviour (176) and criminal damage and arson (64) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 732nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Queensferry and Sealand | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 740 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.3 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,811 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Queensferry and Sealand peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,029 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (670). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 740 | 127.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 670 | 115.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 712 | 122.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 838 | 144.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 905 | 155.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,029 | 177.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 944 | 162.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 923 | 158.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 948 | 163.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Queensferry and Sealand recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (63% above the national rate) and burglary (60% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (51% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 35 to 55 and vehicle crime rose from 21 to 30, while public order fell from 67 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 47.3 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 176 | 30.3 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 11.0 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Other theft | 55 | 9.5 | 6.4 | +57% |
| Public order | 45 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Burglary | 33 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 5.2 | 5.0 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.1 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Queensferry and Sealand; the highest is Shotton East and Shotton Higher (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Broughton South (22.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queensferry and Sealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden: Mancot | 173 | 53.3 | -58% |
| Shotton East and Shotton Higher | 672 | 156.7 | +23% |
| Hawarden: Aston | 266 | 52.4 | -59% |
| Connah's Quay Central | 533 | 113.3 | -11% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 192 | 35.6 | -72% |
| Connah's Quay South | 134 | 30.0 | -76% |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | 489 | 95.4 | -25% |
| Broughton South | 96 | 22.4 | -82% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Queensferry and Sealand over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Farm Road” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Farm Road | 76 |
| On or near Maes Helyg | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Ferry Bank | 31 |
| On or near North Street | 30 |
| On or near Leopard Moth Road | 29 |
| On or near Cleveland Grove | 25 |
| On or near Rhodfa Donaldson | 24 |
| On or near Chester Road (West) | 23 |
| On or near Bridge View | 22 |
Of the 564 crimes in Queensferry and Sealand with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 176 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 231 | 41.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 23.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 18.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Queensferry and Sealand has an estimated population of 5,811 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Queensferry and Sealand average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Queensferry and Sealand | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.4% | 9.5% (Wales) |
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 August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 732nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Queensferry and Sealand?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (176).
Is crime in Queensferry and Sealand going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queensferry and Sealand was up 10% on the year before: 740 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 670 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Queensferry and Sealand?
About 5,811 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Queensferry and Sealand?
Queensferry and Sealand 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.