Connah's Quay Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 saw Connah's Quay's crime rate remain 21.3% below the UK average at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. The most striking shift was in the category of theft from the person, which rose sharply to one reported incident—a 100% increase from zero in October. This unexpected surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with the broader trend of declining violent crime, which fell by 26.9% month-on-month to 38 incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.8% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.3%) and public order offences (9.2%). These figures align with the area's character as a mixed-use built-up area within Flintshire, where seasonal factors like dark evenings and Black Friday shopping may influence crime patterns. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Connah's Quay's rate is 11% below that benchmark. However, the area's drug-related crimes are 100% above the UK average, suggesting localized pressures that warrant further observation. The overall crime rate, while low compared to national standards, reflects a combination of community dynamics and seasonal activity, with November's shorter days and holiday events likely contributing to fluctuations in specific offence types.

The most surprising development in November was the 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one reported incident. This spike, though small in scale, highlights the potential for isolated but impactful events to shift crime profiles. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 33.3% to four incidents, possibly reflecting increased community vigilance or the impact of seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during darker evenings. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common crime type (38.8% of total), saw a 26.9% decrease from October's 52 incidents, a trend consistent with the UK average for this category. Drug-related crimes in Connah's Quay are 100% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories that are significantly below national benchmarks. For example, anti-social behaviour is 24% below the UK average, and shoplifting is 64% below. These disparities suggest that while certain crime types are well-managed locally, others—like drug-related activity—require targeted attention. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the importance of personal security measures even in areas with generally low crime rates.

Connah's Quay's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 13.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.7. This decline brings the area's monthly exposure to a level where one reported crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents—a figure that is significantly lower than the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day, a manageable frequency for a community of 16,759 residents. However, this rate does not account for the localized spikes in specific categories, such as the 100% increase in theft from the person. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Connah's Quay's drug-related crimes are 100% above the national benchmark, a discrepancy that may reflect unique local challenges. While the area's overall safety profile remains strong, this contrast with the UK average in certain categories underscores the need for nuanced policy approaches. The drop in the crime rate from October to November suggests that seasonal factors—such as reduced evening activity during darker months—may be contributing to lower overall crime levels. Nonetheless, the localized increases in specific offence types demonstrate that no area is entirely immune to fluctuating crime dynamics.