Crime in Buckley: Mountain: statistics, rates and trends
153 crimes were recorded in Buckley: Mountain in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Buckley: Mountain at a glance
- Crime trends in Buckley: Mountain
- Types of crime in Buckley: Mountain
- Buckley: Mountain compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Buckley: Mountain
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buckley: Mountain
- Population and deprivation in Buckley: Mountain
- Questions about crime in Buckley: Mountain
- About this data
153 crimes were recorded in Buckley: Mountain in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 67 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Buckley: Mountain has the 3,113th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Buckley: Mountain | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 153 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.9 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,193 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Buckley: Mountain was highest in the year to July 2022 (337 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (153). Over the whole period it fell 44%, 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 | 153 | 47.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 184 | 57.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 193 | 60.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 259 | 81.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 337 | 105.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 255 | 79.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 228 | 71.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 243 | 76.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 275 | 86.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Buckley: Mountain 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. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 21.0 | 0.61 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 9.1 | 0.59 | -34% |
| Other theft | 19 | 6.0 | 0.93 | +111% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -50% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +167% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -61% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.3 | 0.35 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.3 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 0.44 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -57% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.23 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Buckley: Mountain
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Buckley: Mountain recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Buckley: Mountain
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Buckley: Mountain recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Buckley: Mountain
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Buckley: Mountain recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Buckley: Mountain
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Buckley: Mountain recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Buckley: Mountain
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Buckley: Mountain recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Buckley: Mountain
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Buckley: Mountain recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Buckley: Mountain
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Buckley: Mountain recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Buckley: Mountain
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Buckley: Mountain recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Buckley: Mountain
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Buckley: Mountain recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Buckley: Mountain
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Buckley: Mountain recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Buckley: Mountain
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Buckley: Mountain recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Buckley: Mountain, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Buckley: Mountain.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buckley: Mountain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley: Bistre West | 340 | 82.2 | +72% |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 225 | 41.7 | -13% |
| Buckley: Bistre East | 276 | 81.9 | +71% |
| Argoed and New Brighton | 247 | 44.2 | -8% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 215 | 39.9 | -17% |
| Northop | 156 | 32.1 | -33% |
| Pen-y-ffordd | 175 | 34.6 | -28% |
| Hawarden: Aston | 267 | 52.6 | +10% |
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: Mountain over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Field Farm Road | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Llys Berllan | 7 |
| On or near Ewloe Heath | 5 |
| On or near Muirfield Road | 5 |
| On or near Cedar Close | 4 |
| On or near Willow Grove | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Buckley: Mountain 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 | 63 | 41.2% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 19.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 26 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 8.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
Buckley: Mountain has an estimated population of 3,193. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Buckley: Mountain sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Buckley: Mountain |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.8% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Buckley: Mountain a safe place to live?
Buckley: Mountain recorded 47.9 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: Mountain?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Buckley: Mountain going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buckley: Mountain was down 17% on the year before: 153 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 184 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Buckley: Mountain?
Buckley: Mountain 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: Mountain. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.