Crime in Buckley: Bistre West: statistics, rates and trends
340 crimes were recorded in Buckley: Bistre West in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Buckley: Bistre West at a glance
- Crime trends in Buckley: Bistre West
- Types of crime in Buckley: Bistre West
- Buckley: Bistre West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Buckley: Bistre West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buckley: Bistre West
- Population and deprivation in Buckley: Bistre West
- Questions about crime in Buckley: Bistre West
- About this data
340 crimes were recorded in Buckley: Bistre West in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 179 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Buckley: Bistre West has the 1,771st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Buckley: Bistre West | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 340 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.2 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,135 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Buckley: Bistre West was highest in the year to July 2022 (476 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (324). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 340 | 82.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 341 | 82.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 324 | 78.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 431 | 104.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 476 | 115.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 424 | 102.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 348 | 84.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 385 | 93.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 387 | 93.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Buckley: Bistre West over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+43%) and violence and sexual offences (+27%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 43.3 | 1.26 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 14.0 | 0.91 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 8.0 | 1.18 | +43% |
| Public order | 26 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +18% |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.6 | 0.57 | +50% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +75% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -33% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.5 | 0.69 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.2 | 1.25 | +400% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.7 | 0.54 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.5 | 0.10 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Buckley: Bistre West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 52.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Buckley: Bistre West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Buckley: Bistre West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Buckley: Bistre West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Buckley: Bistre West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Buckley: Bistre West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Buckley: Bistre West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Buckley: Bistre West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Buckley: Bistre West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Buckley: Bistre West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Buckley: Bistre West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Buckley: Bistre West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Buckley: Bistre West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Buckley: Bistre West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buckley: Bistre West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley: Mountain | 153 | 47.9 | -42% |
| Buckley: Bistre East | 276 | 81.9 | -0% |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 225 | 41.7 | -49% |
| Argoed and New Brighton | 247 | 44.2 | -46% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 215 | 39.9 | -52% |
| Pen-y-ffordd | 175 | 34.6 | -58% |
| Northop | 156 | 32.1 | -61% |
| Hawarden: Aston | 267 | 52.6 | -36% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Buckley: Bistre West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Powell Road | 31 |
| On or near Bryn Mawr | 30 |
| On or near Terrig Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Nant Mawr Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Padeswood Road North | 14 |
| On or near Farm Road | 14 |
| On or near Mold Road | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Clwyd Grove | 11 |
| On or near Hillsview Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Buckley: Bistre West over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 158 | 46.5% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 17.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 12.1% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 7.6% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
Buckley: Bistre West has an estimated population of 4,135. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Buckley: Bistre West sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Buckley: Bistre West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Buckley: Bistre West a safe place to live?
Buckley: Bistre West recorded 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Buckley: Bistre West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Buckley: Bistre West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buckley: Bistre West was almost unchanged on the year before: 340 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 341 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Buckley: Bistre West?
Buckley: Bistre West is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Buckley: Bistre West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.