Crime in Connah's Quay: statistics, rates and trends
1,458 crimes were recorded in Connah's Quay in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Connah's Quay
- Questions about crime in Connah's Quay
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (551), anti-social behaviour (297) and shoplifting (156) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 503rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Connah's Quay | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,458 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.5 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,667 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Connah's Quay peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,864 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,339). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,458 | 87.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,339 | 80.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,424 | 85.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,503 | 90.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,864 | 111.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,622 | 97.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,778 | 106.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,627 | 97.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,515 | 90.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 138 |
| July 2026 | 143 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (66% below) and burglary (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 113 to 156 and drugs rose from 26 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 551 | 33.1 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 297 | 17.8 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 156 | 9.4 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Public order | 118 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 78 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +35% |
| Burglary | 32 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Connah's Quay; the highest is Shotton (156.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Penyffordd (36.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Connah's Quay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shotton | 1,007 | 156.8 | +79% |
| Hawarden | 693 | 57.7 | -34% |
| Buckley | 939 | 66.9 | -23% |
| Flint | 1,526 | 108.2 | +24% |
| Mynydd Isa | 232 | 41.5 | -53% |
| Penyffordd | 186 | 36.8 | -58% |
| Mold | 1,194 | 116.1 | +33% |
| Broughton (Flintshire) | 423 | 64.0 | -27% |
Of the 4 areas within Connah's Quay, Connah's Quay: Wepre had the highest crime rate (127.3 per 1,000) and Connah's Quay South the lowest (30.0), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connah's Quay: Wepre | Neighbourhood | 2,372 | 302 | 127.3 |
| Connah's Quay Central | Neighbourhood | 4,703 | 533 | 113.3 |
| Connah's Quay: Golftyn | Neighbourhood | 5,127 | 489 | 95.4 |
| Connah's Quay South | Neighbourhood | 4,465 | 134 | 30.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Connah's Quay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fishermans' Road” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fishermans' Road | 96 |
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 70 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Bethel Place | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Spring Street | 39 |
| On or near Bank Road | 35 |
| On or near New Union Street | 34 |
| On or near Linden Avenue | 31 |
Of the 1,161 crimes in Connah's Quay with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 297 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 447 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 256 | 22.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 189 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Connah's Quay has an estimated population of 16,667 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Connah's Quay average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Connah's Quay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.7% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Connah's Quay a safe place to live?
Connah's Quay recorded 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 503rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Connah's Quay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 551 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (297).
Is crime in Connah's Quay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Connah's Quay was up 9% on the year before: 1,458 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,339 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Connah's Quay?
About 16,667 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Connah's Quay?
Connah's Quay 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.