Connah's Quay Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Connah's Quay's crime profile in June 2023 reveals a combination of trends that diverge from the UK average in notable ways. The area's overall crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents, 4.7% below the UK average of 8.5, masks significant variations across crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 56 incidents (41.5% of total crimes), a figure 13% above the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's proximity to larger urban centres, where social dynamics and transient populations could contribute to higher rates of such offences. Anti-social behaviour followed with 27 incidents (20.0%), also above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in managing public conduct. In contrast, criminal damage and arson—rising sharply by 150% to 15 incidents—stood out as an outlier, 41% above the UK average. This spike, occurring amid the start of summer and increased tourism, may reflect seasonal pressures on local infrastructure or heightened tensions in public spaces. Meanwhile, property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime saw declines, with burglary falling 40% to three incidents, a trend consistent with the UK-wide reduction in such crimes during summer months. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and the beginning of the tourism season, likely influences these patterns, as outdoor activity and visitor numbers increase. However, the area's lower overall crime rate compared to the UK suggests that local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—may be contributing to a safer environment, even as specific categories like violence and criminal damage remain elevated.

June 2023 saw a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from six to 15 incidents. This surge, which placed the category 41% above the UK average, contrasts sharply with the 52.9% drop in public order offences, which fell from 17 to eight. The rise in drugs-related crime—up 133.3% from three to seven cases—also stands out, though this category remains 90% above the UK average. Meanwhile, burglary and other theft both decreased, with the latter falling 42.9% to four incidents. These shifts reflect a broader trend toward property crimes declining while violent and disorderly incidents fluctuated. For residents, the 4.7% reduction in overall crime compared to the previous month offers a tangible sign of improvement, though the spike in criminal damage and arson raises questions about local factors driving this specific category's increase.

Connah's Quay's crime rate in June 2023 fell to 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 4.8% decrease from the previous month's 8.5 per 1,000. This marks the second consecutive month of decline. below the UK average. Locally, 135 crimes were reported over 30 days, translating to roughly four crimes per day—a figure that, while consistent with the area's historical trends, reflects the relatively small population of 16,759. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 124 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, the area's lower overall crime rate aligns with its rural-adjacent character, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the localised spikes in criminal damage and arson suggest vulnerabilities that require targeted attention.