Connah's Quay Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Connah's Quay’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This slight edge over the national benchmark is tempered by stark variations in specific crime categories. The most striking outlier is criminal damage and arson, which in June was 64% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This figure, though small in absolute terms (16 incidents), raises questions about local factors such as property maintenance, community engagement, or seasonal events that might exacerbate such crimes. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, accounted for 32.4% of all crimes (44 incidents) but were 6% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s built-up nature, where community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—such as a lower proportion of young males—could contribute to lower violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 19.1% of crimes (26 incidents), though this was 14% above the UK average. Such patterns are consistent with smaller urban areas where concentrated populations and limited recreational options may drive anti-social incidents. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer days—may influence crime dynamics, though the area’s inland location rather than a coastal or tourist hub means these effects are likely less pronounced than in other regions. The balance of property and violent crimes also reveals a nuanced picture: while property crimes (51 incidents) slightly outnumbered violent crimes (44 incidents), this gap is narrower than in many similar areas, suggesting a combination of local factors.

June 2024 brought notable shifts in Connah's Quay’s crime profile. Robbery and bicycle theft both surged by 100%, with the latter rising from zero to three incidents, a spike that could reflect increased summer activity or unsecured bicycle storage. Possession of weapons also doubled, reaching four incidents—a figure 186% above the UK average, suggesting a potential focus on local enforcement or reporting trends. Conversely, other theft and other crime both declined, with the former falling by 40% as the category moved from 10 to 6 incidents. This reduction may indicate improved community awareness or targeted interventions. The balance of crime types also shifted: while violent crimes dropped by 20% compared to May, anti-social behaviour rose, accounting for 19.1% of all crimes. This contrast highlights the complexity of local crime patterns, where declines in one area may be offset by increases in another. For residents, the 100% increase in bicycle theft is a concrete data point to consider when securing personal property during the summer months.

Connah's Quay's crime rate in June 2024 rose by 9.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 7.4 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s relatively compact built-up nature and limited spatial spread for criminal activity. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 123 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. This rate is slightly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000 but masks significant variations in specific crime types. For instance, criminal damage and arson in the area were 64% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 34% below UK levels for public order offences. These disparities highlight how local factors—such as community engagement, infrastructure, or seasonal events—can influence crime distribution even within a small built-up area. The population-scaled perspective also underscores that while the overall rate remains close to the national average, certain categories may demand targeted attention.