Crime in Buckley: Bistre East: statistics, rates and trends
297 crimes were recorded in Buckley: Bistre East in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Buckley: Bistre East at a glance
- Crime trends in Buckley: Bistre East
- Types of crime in Buckley: Bistre East
- Buckley: Bistre East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Buckley: Bistre East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buckley: Bistre East
- Demographics of Buckley: Bistre East
- Questions about crime in Buckley: Bistre East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (132), anti-social behaviour (51) and shoplifting (36) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,557th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Buckley: Bistre East | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 297 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.1 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,372 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Buckley: Bistre East of any year here (297 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 297 | 88.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 356 | 105.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 337 | 99.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 374 | 110.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 499 | 148.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 323 | 95.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 381 | 113.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 302 | 89.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 304 | 90.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
Compared with England and Wales, Buckley: Bistre East recorded notably more shoplifting (26% above the national rate). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 103 to 132, while shoplifting fell from 70 to 36 and anti-social behaviour fell from 79 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 39.1 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 15.1 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 10.7 | 8.5 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Buckley: Bistre East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buckley: Bistre East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 227 | 42.1 | -52% |
| Buckley: Bistre West | 336 | 81.3 | -8% |
| Buckley: Mountain | 147 | 46.0 | -48% |
| Pen-y-ffordd | 186 | 36.8 | -58% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 192 | 35.6 | -60% |
| Argoed and New Brighton | 232 | 41.5 | -53% |
| Hawarden: Aston | 266 | 52.4 | -40% |
| Connah's Quay South | 134 | 30.0 | -66% |
The 10 locations below account for 74% of the crime recorded in Buckley: Bistre East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (89).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near Llys Padeswood | 22 |
| On or near Brook Street | 21 |
| On or near Nightclub | 19 |
| On or near Coppa View | 18 |
| On or near Moorefields | 16 |
| On or near Lamb'S Lane | 9 |
| On or near Lyme Grove | 9 |
| On or near Swain Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Bramble Close | 7 |
Of the 246 crimes in Buckley: Bistre East with a recorded outcome, 13% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 19.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 13.4% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 12.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Buckley: Bistre East has an estimated population of 3,372 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (29%, against 22%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Buckley: Bistre East average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Buckley: Bistre East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Buckley: Bistre East a safe place to live?
Buckley: Bistre East recorded 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,557th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Buckley: Bistre East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Buckley: Bistre East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buckley: Bistre East was down 17% on the year before: 297 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 356 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Buckley: Bistre East?
About 3,372 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Buckley: Bistre East?
Buckley: Bistre East is policed by North Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.