Connah's Quay Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 16,759 residents, Connah's Quay recorded 113 crimes in October 2023 — equivalent to one reported crime for every 148 people over the course of the month. This volume, while reflecting a 15.2% increase from September's rate of 5.9 per 1,000, remains 16.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.0% of all incidents (52 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.0%) and public order offences (7.1%). These figures are consistent with the built-up character of Connah's Quay, a smaller urban area where proximity to public spaces and local amenities may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, likely influenced the pattern of reported incidents, with violent crimes possibly exacerbated by reduced visibility and increased social activity. The area's property crime rate is lower than the UK average, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both significantly below national figures. This could indicate effective local policing strategies or a lower concentration of high-footfall retail areas compared to larger urban centres.

October saw a sharp rise in shoplifting, with incidents increasing by 400% compared to September — a jump from one to five cases. This surge aligns with seasonal factors, including Halloween and darker evenings, which may have influenced retail activity and foot traffic. Bicycle theft also doubled, with four reported incidents, a 100% increase from zero in September. This could reflect increased cycling during cooler weather or changes in local security measures. Conversely, other crime categories saw declines: other crime fell by 66.7%, criminal damage and arson dropped by 53.8%, and drug-related offences decreased by 25%. The area's violent crime rate (3.1 per 1,000) is 15% above the UK average, highlighting a specific challenge in this category. Anti-social behaviour, however, remains 22% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community dynamics may be contributing to this trend.

Connah's Quay's crime rate in October 2023 (6.7 per 1,000 residents) marked a 15.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.9 per 1,000. While this upward shift is notable, the area remains 16.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure of four crimes reported per day provides a tangible snapshot of the monthly pace, though it does not directly compare to national daily averages. Over the course of October, one crime was reported for every 148 residents — a monthly exposure figure that contextualises the rate within the population size. This suggests that while the area's crime rate has risen from September, it still reflects a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the UK as a whole, particularly in categories such as vehicle crime and shoplifting, which are significantly below national averages. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area's crime profile, though trending upward, remains distinct from broader UK patterns.