Crime Rate in Connah's Quay Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Connah's Quay Central

The total recorded crimes in Connah's Quay Central, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Connah's Quay Central crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Connah's Quay Central, encompassing approximately 7,039 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Connah's Quay Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bethel Place with total crimes: 8
  • Linden Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Beechwood Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Connah's Quay Central?

To understand the safety of Connah's Quay Central, we need to analyze Connah's Quay Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Connah's Quay Central reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 628 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Connah's Quay Central witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Connah's Quay Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 587 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Connah's Quay Central witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Connah's Quay Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Connah's Quay Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Connah's Quay Central has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 6.68 ranking 6th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Connah's Quay Central crimes were 628. The crime rate of Connah's Quay Central in 2024 was 89.21 (year) or 7.43 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Connah's Quay Central were around 587 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.39 (year) or 6.95 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Connah's Quay Central)CrimesRank (Connah's Quay Central)CrimesRank (Connah's Quay Central)
Holywell Central61 4781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher78 1839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand76 2698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny73 3798 2737 4
Mold East47 5573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd37 8446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn22 21543 7426 8
Flint: Castle45 7485 10393 11
Mold West30 14543 8411 9
Saltney Ferry36 9489 9405 10
Flint: Oakenholt36 10360 15315 17
Buckley: Bistre West34 11368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East31 13391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed33 12368 13353 14
Shotton West27 16351 16339 15
Hawarden: Ewloe27 15212 28257 22
Broughton North East20 22350 17331 16
Hawarden: Aston25 17297 20289 19
Greenfield22 20311 19300 18
Holywell West13 31322 18284 21
Hawarden: Mancot25 18206 29196 29
Buckley: Pentrobin22 19240 25243 24
Bagillt19 24285 21287 20
Connah's Quay: Wepre18 25282 22235 26
Llanfynydd15 29279 24246 23
Mostyn19 23280 23181 31
Pen-y-ffordd12 32225 26242 25
Argoed and New Brighton18 26220 27228 27
Brynford and Halkyn18 27181 31163 33
Buckley: Mountain12 33196 30214 28
Holywell East15 28159 32182 30
Connah's Quay South13 30152 33140 35
Hope6 41128 35166 32
Northop10 35150 34159 34
Caergwrle11 34126 37104 39
Broughton South8 36119 38126 36
Mold South3 44126 3679 43
Caerwys6 39107 39122 37
Cilcain8 3787 4294 40
Leeswood6 4092 41111 38
Whitford7 3880 4363 44
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd5 43103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4256 4484 42
Higher KinnertonNA NA30 4531 45

Connah's Quay Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 202411
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 202410
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 202512
February 202518
January 202518
December 202419
November 20249
October 202416
September 202422
August 202425
July 202425
June 202442
May 202427

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Connah's Quay Central in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Connah's Quay Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Bethel Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Summersville Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Fishermans' Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Pen Y Llan Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Chandlers Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Dodd'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Glynne Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clivedon Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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