Buckley Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Buckley’s crime rate for March 2023 was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, positioning the area 10.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This national comparison underscores Buckley’s relatively safer standing, though the local crime picture is nuanced. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 45 of the 95 total crimes reported, or 47.4% of the total. This category alone was 17% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community dynamics or policing priorities—may be contributing to this disparity. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, each reflecting their own deviations from the national average. The seasonal context of March, with the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, may have influenced patterns of activity, increasing opportunities for violent incidents. However, other categories, such as shoplifting, were significantly lower than the UK average by 59%, indicating that certain aspects of local retail environments or community engagement might be deterring such crimes. These findings illustrate that while Buckley is not immune to crime, the area’s specific challenges and strengths align with its character as a built-up region within Flintshire, where a mix of residential and commercial spaces may shape the overall crime profile. The data also highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime remains elevated, even as other categories demonstrate positive trends relative to national benchmarks.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in crime composition, with violent crimes making up 47.4% of all incidents, compared to 14.7% for anti-social behaviour and 13.7% for public order offences. This imbalance highlights a significant increase in violent crime relative to property-related offences, a trend consistent with the area’s seasonal context as the transition to spring brings longer evenings and potential changes in community activity. Violence and sexual offences in Buckley were 17% above the UK average, while shoplifting incidents were 59% below the national rate—suggesting that local factors, such as retail presence or policing strategies, may be influencing these outcomes. The sharp contrast in categories like possession of weapons, which were 186% above the UK average, raises questions about the underlying dynamics in the area, though further analysis would be needed to determine direct causes. These figures offer residents a concrete snapshot of where crime risks are concentrated and where the area performs better than the national average.

Buckley's crime rate in March 2023 stands at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 10.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This position reflects a broader trend of lower-than-average violent crime rates in the area, though specific categories such as violence and sexual offences show marked differences. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported over the 31 days, translating to roughly one crime for every 147 residents over the course of the month. This figure provides context for local residents, illustrating that while the area is not free of crime, the frequency remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Buckley's smaller community size may contribute to a more manageable crime environment, though this is consistent with the area’s character as a built-up region within Flintshire, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely play a role in maintaining lower rates. The breakdown of crimes per resident further underscores that the risk of encountering crime is statistically lower here than in many other parts of the UK, though specific types of crime—such as public order offences—remain elevated relative to the national average.