Connah's Quay Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Connah's Quay's crime profile in April 2024, accounting for 43.4% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 13.0% fewer crimes than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This rate reflects a mix of local dynamics, including the area's role as a commuter hub and its proximity to Cheshire, which may contribute to transient populations and associated risks. The prominence of violence and sexual offences aligns with patterns seen in smaller urban centres where community cohesion and policing resources can be stretched during peak hours. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as Easter and spring weather typically increase foot traffic in public spaces, potentially heightening opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour (15.9%) and public order offences (11.5%) followed, though both were below the UK average for their categories. The relatively low property crime rate (24.7%)—driven by minimal shoplifting and vehicle crime—suggests that retail and transport infrastructure may not be as densely used as in larger towns. However, the 51% above UK average for public order offences indicates challenges in managing disturbances during the Easter period, which may have drawn more visitors to local attractions. The overall picture illustrates a community grappling with targeted violence while maintaining lower levels of property crime compared to national trends.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in theft from the person, robbery, and possession of weapons, all rising by 100% compared to March. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest isolated incidents that may reflect heightened vigilance during Easter or transient activity. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 64.7%, possibly due to seasonal retail strategies or improved security measures in local stores. Vehicle crime also dropped by 50%, which could be linked to reduced car usage during Easter holidays or increased parking enforcement. Violence and sexual offences remained 13% above the UK average, despite an overall decline in crime rates, highlighting a persistent local challenge. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell 10% below the UK average, indicating that community engagement or policing efforts in this category may be effective. The 51% above UK average for public order offences, however, suggests that managing disturbances in public spaces remains a focus for local authorities. Residents may find the daily crime count of approximately four incidents per day useful for contextualising local safety, though this rate remains below the national average for similar areas.

Connah's Quay's crime rate in April 2024 (6.7 per 1,000) represented a 15.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced activity during Easter, when many residents and visitors may have temporarily left the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's compact population and the concentration of incidents in specific categories. Daily crime statistics show an average of four crimes per day, which is consistent with the built-up nature of Connah's Quay and its role as a commuter hub. When compared to the UK average, the area's lower overall crime rate suggests effective local policing or community initiatives, though violence and sexual offences remain a notable exception. The 1-in-148 resident monthly exposure figure is comparable to other small urban centres but underscores the importance of targeted interventions in high-risk categories like public order offences. This data provides residents with a clear benchmark to assess local safety against both regional and national trends.