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Connah's Quay Golftyn crime figures: 61 offences reported in September, up 39% on August
Violence and sexual offences was the most-reported category in Connah's Quay Golftyn in September 2026; 3 cases have gone to court so far.
Connah's Quay Golftyn recorded 61 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 39% on August (44), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.
The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 26 reports, or 43% of the total, followed by shoplifting (15) and anti-social behaviour (9).
Neighbourhood officers currently list tackling the misuse of drugs, anti-social behaviour including anti-social driving and retail crime as their priorities for the area.
The figures by category
| Category | September | August | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 8 | +18 |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 21 | −6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Drugs | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 | −1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2 | −1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0 | new |
| Other crime | 1 | 3 | −2 |
| Public order | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Total | 61 | 44 | +17 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Petrol Station: 12
- On or near Sports/recreation Area: 9
- On or near Rowan Grove: 4
- On or near Supermarket: 4
- On or near New Union Street: 3
- On or near Fern Close: 3
Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.
What has happened since
- Under investigation: 38
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 4
- Local resolution: 3
- Awaiting court outcome: 3
- Unable to prosecute suspect: 2
- Action to be taken by another organisation: 2
Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.
Ends
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