Connah's Quay Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Connah's Quay maintained a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, 18.6% below the UK average of 8.6. This performance, consistent with the previous month, highlights a broader trend of sustained safety in the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.2% of all crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and other theft (10.3%). The lower-than-average rate for violent crimes—2.8 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 3.0—suggests effective community policing or other local measures that may have contributed to this outcome. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as July is typically a period of increased tourism and outdoor activity in the area, which may influence crime patterns. The decline in shoplifting by 45.5% compared to June could reflect both seasonal retail dynamics and the impact of local initiatives aimed at deterring theft. Anti-social behaviour, which often peaks during summer months in urban areas, showed a 15.4% decrease, linked to targeted enforcement or the natural ebb of transient populations. These trends, while not definitive, align with the area's character as a relatively low-crime built-up space within Flintshire, where community engagement and local policing strategies may be contributing to sustained improvements.

July 2025 saw a notable 45.5% reduction in shoplifting incidents, falling from 11 to 6. This decline may partly reflect the summer season, when retail premises often see lower foot traffic compared to busier periods. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 15.4%, aligning with the typically calmer atmosphere of July in a built-up area. However, three categories showed increases: drug-related offences rose by 100%, theft from the person doubled, and possession of weapons increased by 100%. These spikes may be linked to the area's summer events and festivals, which can attract transient populations. Violence and sexual offences remained 8% below the UK average at 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting that targeted interventions in this category have had a lasting impact. The contrast between rising drug offences and falling shoplifting illustrates a shifting crime mix, with property crimes declining overall while other categories show divergent trends.

Connah's Quay's crime rate remained stable at 7.0 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in overall criminal activity. Locally, 4 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 143 residents over the course of the month. When viewed against the population of 16,759, this equates to a relatively low monthly exposure rate. The stability contrasts with national trends, where areas with similar populations often experience more pronounced seasonal variations. For residents, the daily crime count provides a tangible reference point: in a typical week, one might expect to see approximately 28 crimes reported across the area. This figure, while not insignificant, remains well below the UK average when scaled to the same population size.