Crime in Buckley: statistics, rates and trends
939 crimes were recorded in Buckley in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (444), anti-social behaviour (174) and criminal damage and arson (70) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 833rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Buckley | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 939 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.9 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,026 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Buckley of any year here (939 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 939 | 66.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,017 | 72.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,008 | 71.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,245 | 88.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,467 | 104.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,188 | 84.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,099 | 78.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,131 | 80.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,087 | 77.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| July 2026 | 106 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (65% below) and burglary (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 357 to 444, while shoplifting fell from 77 to 42 and anti-social behaviour fell from 263 to 174.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 444 | 31.7 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 12.4 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.5 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Buckley; the highest is Shotton (156.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Penyffordd (36.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buckley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mynydd Isa | 232 | 41.5 | -38% |
| Penyffordd | 186 | 36.8 | -45% |
| Hawarden | 693 | 57.7 | -14% |
| Mold | 1,194 | 116.1 | +73% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,458 | 87.5 | +31% |
| Shotton | 1,007 | 156.8 | +134% |
| Broughton (Flintshire) | 423 | 64.0 | -4% |
| Flint | 1,526 | 108.2 | +62% |
Of the 4 areas within Buckley, Buckley: Bistre East had the highest crime rate (88.1 per 1,000) and Buckley: Pentrobin the lowest (42.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley: Bistre East | Neighbourhood | 3,372 | 297 | 88.1 |
| Buckley: Bistre West | Neighbourhood | 4,135 | 336 | 81.3 |
| Buckley: Mountain | Neighbourhood | 3,193 | 147 | 46.0 |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | Neighbourhood | 5,395 | 227 | 42.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Buckley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (107).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 107 |
| On or near Powell Road | 31 |
| On or near Nant Mawr Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Police Station | 29 |
| On or near Bryn Mawr | 27 |
| On or near Terrig Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Llys Padeswood | 22 |
| On or near Brook Street | 21 |
| On or near Nightclub | 19 |
| On or near Coppa View | 18 |
Of the 765 crimes in Buckley with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 174 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 356 | 46.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 15.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Buckley has an estimated population of 14,026 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Buckley average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Buckley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Buckley a safe place to live?
Buckley recorded 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 833rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Buckley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 444 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (174).
Is crime in Buckley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buckley was down 8% on the year before: 939 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,017 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Buckley?
About 14,026 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Buckley?
Buckley 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.