Connah's Quay Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Connah's Quay's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, 5.4% above the UK average of 7.4. This places the area in a slightly higher position nationally, though the absolute number of crimes remains low given the population of 16,759. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.2% of all incidents—3.2 per 1,000, 23% above the UK average. This suggests a concentration of violent crime that may be influenced by local factors such as community density or seasonal patterns. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 24.4% of all crimes at 1.9 per 1,000, 92% above the UK average. This could be linked to the area's social fabric, with post-holiday transitions in January contributing to increased disputes or public disturbances. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, reduced retail footfall, and post-holiday lulls—may explain the lower prevalence of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000, 65% below UK average) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000, 20% below UK average). These patterns highlight the interplay between environmental factors and crime types, with the area's character as a built-up area within Flintshire likely shaping these outcomes.

January 2024 saw a 600% surge in vehicle crime, jumping from 1 to 7 incidents, a dramatic shift that may reflect seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle movement during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 60%, with 32 incidents reported—92% above the UK average. This increase could be linked to post-holiday social dynamics or the area's community composition. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 40% (from 5 to 3 cases), due to reduced retail footfall in January, consistent with seasonal trends. Drugs-related crimes dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), a decline that may indicate temporary shifts in local activity or law enforcement focus. Vehicle crime remains 20% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as secure parking infrastructure may mitigate this category.

Connah's Quay's crime rate in January 2024 rose 19.2% compared to December 2023, climbing from 6.6 to 7.8 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 5.4% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a distinction that underscores local factors influencing crime trends. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported each day in January, a figure that may appear high but reflects the small population of 16,759. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the community. While the UK average provides a national benchmark, Connah's Quay's specific dynamics—such as its proximity to coastal areas and the presence of a large retail hub—likely shape this localised pattern. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the rate being above average, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low given the area's size.