Connah's Quay Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Connah's Quay recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, placing it 21.4% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure, while stable compared to the previous month’s rate of 5.6, reflects a broader pattern of lower-than-average crime levels in the area. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.1% of all incidents, a category that remains 14% below the UK average. Shoplifting followed with 20.7% of total crimes.1 per 1,000 is 93% higher than the UK average, a disparity likely influenced by the area’s retail presence and festive shopping activity. Anti-social behaviour made up 16.3% of incidents, a rate slightly below the UK average. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, darker evenings, and potentially vacant homes during holidays—may have contributed to fluctuations in certain crime types. For instance, the sharp increase in shoplifting could be tied to heightened retail activity, while the decline in vehicle crime might reflect reduced commuter traffic during the holiday season. These patterns highlight the interplay between local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and crime dynamics, even in an area that overall remains safer than the UK average.

December 2025 marked a sharp 90% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 10 to 19. This spike aligns with seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping, though the rate remains 93% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic during the holiday period or heightened vigilance in retail areas. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category (39.1% of total crimes), were 14% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Another notable shift was the 100% rise in possession of weapons, with one incident reported in December after none in November. This anomaly may be linked to increased alcohol consumption during the festive season or targeted policing efforts. For residents, the 90% jump in shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance in high-street areas during peak shopping periods.

December 2025 saw a stable crime rate in Connah's Quay, with a 1.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline, though minimal, suggests no significant shift in overall safety levels. Daily crime activity averaged three incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively small population of 16,759. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that avoids overstating risk. When compared to the UK average, this rate remains 21.4% lower, a gap that persists despite the month-on-month fluctuation. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime is present, its distribution across the community is less intense than the national average, a factor that may be influenced by Connah's Quay’s compact built-up area and potentially lower population density than larger urban centres.