Connah's Quay Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Connah's Quay's crime profile in April 2025, accounting for 36.8% of all reported incidents (39 cases), making it the most prevalent category. This aligns with the area's status as a built-up area within Flintshire, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents placed the area 18.2% below the UK average, reflecting a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as springtime and the Easter period typically increase outdoor activity, potentially influencing patterns of interaction and exposure to crime. Anti-social behaviour followed with 23.6% of incidents (25 cases), though this category exceeded the UK average by 13%, suggesting a need for targeted community engagement strategies. Shoplifting, at 8.5% of total crimes (9 cases), remained significantly below the UK rate, due to local retail practices or enforcement efforts. The data underscores a combination of geographical factors and seasonal rhythms, with no single cause dominating the picture but multiple contributing elements shaping the crime profile.

April 2025 marked a sharp rise in 'other crime', surging by 200% from one to three incidents, a spike that may reflect unclassified activities or temporary spikes in specific offences. Shoplifting increased by 125% (4 to 9), potentially linked to Easter shopping activity. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both fell by 50%, suggesting improved security measures or reduced opportunities in these areas. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 12% below the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour exceeded the UK rate by 13%. Residents might note that shoplifting rates, though below the UK average, rose significantly, indicating a need for vigilance during peak retail periods.

April 2025 saw a 6.9% increase in Connah's Quay's crime rate compared to March, rising from 5.9 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This shift reflects a localised fluctuation rather than a broad trend, with daily crime activity averaging four incidents per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. The population of 16,759 residents means that crime remains relatively low in absolute terms, though the rise from the previous month suggests a need for continued monitoring. This rate remains 18.2% below the UK average, highlighting Connah's Quay's consistent position as a safer area relative to national standards. The fluctuation may partly explain seasonal dynamics, as Easter and springtime activities could influence patterns of interaction in public spaces.