Connah's Quay Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 16,759, 116 crimes in October 2024 equate to 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents — 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This rate places Connah's Quay in a safer position than the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 41.4% of all reported incidents (48 cases). Anti-social behaviour follows at 19.0% (22 cases), with shoplifting (12.9%, 15 cases) rounding out the top three. These figures contrast with the UK averages for these categories, where violence is 9% higher and shoplifting 25% higher locally. The seasonal context of October — darker evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back — may contribute to the prominence of violent and public order crimes. While the town's compact built-up area likely limits opportunities for certain crimes, the higher-than-average rates of violence suggest factors such as local social dynamics or alcohol-related incidents during seasonal events. Conversely, property crimes remain relatively low, with vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) 57% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Connah's Quay's limited retail and commercial infrastructure compared to larger urban centres.

October 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to September. Vehicle crime surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 cases — a stark increase likely linked to seasonal changes in parking habits or increased traffic during the Halloween period. Drug-related offences also doubled, with two incidents reported compared to one in September, though this remains far below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). Conversely, burglary fell by 80% (from 5 to 1 cases), suggesting improved security measures or reduced opportunities in the built-up area. Shoplifting decreased by 28.6% (from 21 to 15 cases), possibly due to heightened police presence during October or seasonal retail closures. Connah's Quay's violent crime rate (2.9 per 1,000) is 9% above the UK average, while public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) are 11% below — a divergence that may reflect the area's smaller scale and community-focused policing. Residents might find the 12.9% drop in shoplifting (from 21 to 15 cases) particularly relevant, as it indicates a potential reduction in retail theft during the busy holiday period.

Connah's Quay's crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 in October 2024 represents a 14.1% decrease from September's 8.1 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day over the month — a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within the built-up area's population density and local infrastructure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when considering the area's size. This statistic, however, does not account for the disproportionate impact of violent crimes, which, though numerically lower than the UK average, still constitute a significant portion of the local crime mix. The 80% drop in burglary compared to September highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions, though the 9% above-average rate for violence suggests ongoing challenges in managing public safety during seasonal events. When scaled to the population, the 116 crimes represent a manageable proportion of daily life in Connah's Quay, where the compact nature of the built-up area may both limit crime opportunities and amplify the visibility of incidents.