Connah's Quay Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 16,759, 142 crimes reported in October 2025 equate to 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents—10.4% above the UK average of 7.7. This rate reflects a mix of violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences comprising 39.4% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.5%) and public order offences (13.4%). The spike in public order crimes—108% above the UK average—suggests heightened tensions during October, a month marked by darker evenings and Halloween festivities. While the area’s built-up nature may contribute to higher visibility of anti-social behaviour, the sharp contrast in public order rates compared to the UK average raises questions about local factors. Violence and sexual offences, though common in urban areas, remain elevated here, potentially influenced by seasonal dynamics such as reduced daylight hours. The data also reveals a combination of property crimes and violent incidents, with property crimes accounting for just 23.9% of the total (34 cases), suggesting a more pronounced focus on interpersonal crime than theft or burglary. This pattern may reflect the area’s character as a mixed-use locality with a blend of residential and commercial zones, where social interactions are frequent but may occasionally escalate. Seasonal context—such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween—could also contribute to increased reports of public order issues. Overall, the crime profile illustrates a need to address both immediate safety concerns and underlying social dynamics that may amplify reported incidents during this time of year.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 1100% increase in other theft cases, rising from one to twelve incidents—a surge that dwarfs all other month-on-month changes. This jump, coupled with a 133.3% rise in drug-related crimes, highlights a shifting crime mix that appears to be leaning more heavily towards property and illicit activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 33.3%, with reported cases dropping from three to two, potentially reflecting seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased awareness during darker evenings. The public order category, already 108% above the UK average, saw no further spikes but remained high compared to national benchmarks. This discrepancy may indicate localized challenges, such as the impact of Halloween-related events or the clustering of public spaces where disturbances are more likely to occur. Shoplifting decreased by 27.3% (from 11 to 8), suggesting that targeted efforts or seasonal shifts in retail activity may have contributed to this decline. The overall balance between violent and property crimes has also shifted, with violent offences now accounting for nearly 40% of all crimes compared to property crimes’ 23.9%. This trend may be linked to the area’s built-up character, where social interactions are more frequent and more prone to escalation. Residents may find the 1100% increase in other theft particularly concerning, as it suggests a rapid emergence of a new crime type that deserves closer attention from local authorities.

The crime rate in October 2025 (8.5 per 1,000) represents a 32.8% increase compared to the previous month’s rate of 6.4 per 1,000, signaling a significant upward trend. On a daily basis, Connah’s Quay experienced approximately 5 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent nature of local crime. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 118 residents over the course of the month—a ratio that, while not alarmingly high, is higher than the UK average. The population context further illustrates the impact of these rates: for every 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate exceeds the national average by 10.4%, a disparity that may reflect the unique characteristics of a built-up area within Flintshire. While the UK average for public order offences is 0.5 per 1,000, Connah’s Quay reported 1.1 per 1,000—a figure that, when contextualized with the area’s demographics, may suggest a higher concentration of public spaces or events where such incidents are more likely to occur. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a marked shift in crime dynamics, with the 32.8% increase raising questions about what factors might have contributed to this rise. Whether linked to seasonal changes, community events, or other local conditions, the data highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions to address the areas of greatest concern.