Crime in Buckley: statistics, rates and trends
928 crimes were recorded in Buckley in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Buckley at a glance
- Crime trends in Buckley
- Types of crime in Buckley
- Buckley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Buckley
- Streets with the most crime in Buckley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buckley
- Population and deprivation in Buckley
- Questions about crime in Buckley
- About this data
928 crimes were recorded in Buckley in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 439 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Buckley has the 853rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Buckley | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 928 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,026 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Buckley was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,467 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (928). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 928 | 66.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,016 | 72.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,031 | 73.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,254 | 89.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,467 | 104.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,163 | 82.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,094 | 78.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,120 | 79.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,093 | 77.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Buckley 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+25%) and other theft (+17%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-66%) and shoplifting (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 439 | 31.3 | 0.91 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 12.6 | 0.82 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -23% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +17% |
| Public order | 57 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 2.9 | 0.34 | -47% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -36% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +40% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -66% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.42 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.26 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Buckley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Buckley recorded 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 47.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Buckley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Buckley recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Buckley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Buckley recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Buckley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Buckley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Buckley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Buckley recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Buckley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Buckley recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Buckley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Buckley recorded 21 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 36% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Buckley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Buckley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Buckley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Buckley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Buckley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Buckley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Buckley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Buckley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Buckley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Buckley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Buckley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Buckley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Buckley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Buckley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Buckley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Buckley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buckley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mynydd Isa | 247 | 44.2 | -33% |
| Penyffordd | 175 | 34.6 | -48% |
| Hawarden | 717 | 59.7 | -10% |
| Mold | 1,233 | 119.9 | +81% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,490 | 89.4 | +35% |
| Shotton | 987 | 153.7 | +132% |
| Broughton (Flintshire) | 421 | 63.7 | -4% |
| Flint | 1,539 | 109.1 | +65% |
4 areas within Buckley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Buckley: Bistre West had the highest rate (82.2 per 1,000) and Buckley: Pentrobin the lowest (41.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley: Bistre West | Neighbourhood | 4,135 | 340 | 82.2 |
| Buckley: Bistre East | Neighbourhood | 3,372 | 276 | 81.9 |
| Buckley: Mountain | Neighbourhood | 3,193 | 153 | 47.9 |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | Neighbourhood | 5,395 | 225 | 41.7 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 105 |
| On or near Powell Road | 31 |
| On or near Police Station | 31 |
| On or near Bryn Mawr | 30 |
| On or near Terrig Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Nant Mawr Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Llys Padeswood | 23 |
| On or near Coppa View | 22 |
| On or near Brook Street | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Buckley 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 | 375 | 40.4% |
| Not recorded | 177 | 19.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 12.6% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 10.8% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Buckley has an estimated population of 14,026. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Buckley sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Buckley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Buckley a safe place to live?
Buckley recorded 66.2 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Buckley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buckley was down 9% on the year before: 928 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,016 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Buckley?
Buckley 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.