Buckley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Buckley's crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 18.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This overall rate, while showing a 21.6% increase from October's 5.0 per 1,000, remains comparatively low for a built-up area in Flintshire. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.2% of all reported incidents (35 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (30.6%, 26 cases). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public order issues, consistent with the seasonal context of November, which includes darker evenings and the lead-up to Christmas shopping. The rate of violent crime (2.5 per 1,000) was 3% below the UK average for this category, a contrast to the 81% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to national benchmarks. This divergence may reflect local characteristics, such as community dynamics or the influence of seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. Meanwhile, property crime accounted for just 18.8% of all incidents (16 cases), with criminal damage and arson at 0.4 per 1,000 (32% below UK average) and public order offences at 0.3 per 1,000 (43% below UK average). These lower rates in property-related crimes may be attributed to the area's smaller size and stronger community oversight compared to larger urban centres. The data also reveals a combination of local factors and national trends, with some categories aligning with UK averages while others deviate significantly. For residents, this means a risk profile that is distinct from both national benchmarks and other areas within Flintshire, requiring tailored approaches to community safety.

November 2023 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences tripling from 1 to 3 (+200%), and vehicle crime also doubling (+200%). These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging patterns that could warrant local attention. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell sharply by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), a decline that may reflect seasonal factors like reduced foot traffic during darker evenings. The area's violent crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents (41.2% of all crimes) was 3% below the UK average for this category, a contrast to the 81% spike in anti-social behaviour, which stood at 1.9 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 1.1 per 1,000. This divergence highlights a unique mix of crime dynamics, where public safety concerns coexist with lower-than-average rates in other categories.

Buckley's crime rate in November 2023 rose 21.6% compared to October, moving from 5.0 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still leaves Buckley 18.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly three crimes reported each day in November, a figure that translates to a local experience of one reported crime for every 164 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk: for every 100 residents, there were approximately 0.6 reported crimes. When compared to the previous month, the shift suggests a seasonal fluctuation. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Buckley's crime rate, though rising, remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks, offering residents a context for understanding local safety relative to broader trends.