Crime in Connah's Quay: statistics, rates and trends
1,490 crimes were recorded in Connah's Quay in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Connah's Quay at a glance
- Crime trends in Connah's Quay
- Types of crime in Connah's Quay
- Connah's Quay compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Connah's Quay
- Streets with the most crime in Connah's Quay
- What happened after crimes were reported in Connah's Quay
- Population and deprivation in Connah's Quay
- Questions about crime in Connah's Quay
- About this data
1,490 crimes were recorded in Connah's Quay in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 560 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Connah's Quay has the 487th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Connah's Quay | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,490 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.4 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,667 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Connah's Quay was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,836 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,307). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 1,490 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,307 | 78.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,420 | 85.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,553 | 93.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,836 | 110.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,645 | 98.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,761 | 105.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,601 | 96.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,511 | 90.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 162 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 157 |
| April 2026 | 139 |
| March 2026 | 117 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 142 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
| August 2025 | 151 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Connah's Quay 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 anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in drugs (+65%) and public order (+37%). The largest falls were in other crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 560 | 33.6 | 0.98 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 322 | 19.3 | 1.26 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 142 | 8.5 | 1.03 | +23% |
| Public order | 129 | 7.7 | 1.16 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -6% |
| Other theft | 87 | 5.2 | 0.82 | +13% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +65% |
| Burglary | 31 | 1.9 | 0.53 | -6% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 1.3 | 0.27 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.9 | 0.93 | +25% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +125% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Connah's Quay
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Connah's Quay recorded 560 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Connah's Quay
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Connah's Quay recorded 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Connah's Quay
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Connah's Quay recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Connah's Quay
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Connah's Quay recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Connah's Quay
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Connah's Quay recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Connah's Quay
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Connah's Quay recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Connah's Quay
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Connah's Quay recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Connah's Quay
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Connah's Quay recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Connah's Quay
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Connah's Quay recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Connah's Quay
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Connah's Quay recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Connah's Quay
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Connah's Quay recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Connah's Quay
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Connah's Quay recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Connah's Quay
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Connah's Quay recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Connah's Quay
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Connah's Quay recorded 3 reports 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 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Connah's Quay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Connah's Quay.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Connah's Quay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shotton | 987 | 153.7 | +72% |
| Hawarden | 717 | 59.7 | -33% |
| Buckley | 928 | 66.2 | -26% |
| Flint | 1,539 | 109.1 | +22% |
| Mynydd Isa | 247 | 44.2 | -51% |
| Penyffordd | 175 | 34.6 | -61% |
| Mold | 1,233 | 119.9 | +34% |
| Broughton (Flintshire) | 421 | 63.7 | -29% |
4 areas within Connah's Quay, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Connah's Quay: Wepre had the highest rate (131.5 per 1,000) and Connah's Quay South the lowest (32.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connah's Quay: Wepre | Neighbourhood | 2,372 | 312 | 131.5 |
| Connah's Quay Central | Neighbourhood | 4,703 | 535 | 113.8 |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | Neighbourhood | 5,127 | 498 | 97.1 |
| Connah's Quay South | Neighbourhood | 4,465 | 145 | 32.5 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fishermans' Road | 91 |
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 67 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Bethel Place | 50 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Spring Street | 38 |
| On or near New Union Street | 38 |
| On or near Bank Road | 36 |
| On or near Linden Avenue | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Connah's Quay 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 | 478 | 32.1% |
| Not recorded | 322 | 21.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 167 | 11.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Connah's Quay has an estimated population of 16,667. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Connah's Quay sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Connah's Quay |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.7% |
Is Connah's Quay a safe place to live?
Connah's Quay recorded 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Connah's Quay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 560 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (322).
Is crime in Connah's Quay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Connah's Quay was up 14% on the year before: 1,490 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,307 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Connah's Quay?
Connah's Quay 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 Connah's Quay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.