Buckley Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Buckley's crime profile in September 2023 demonstrated a marked improvement in key categories, with overall crime rates remaining 10% below the UK average. The area recorded 101 total crimes, translating to a rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.7%) and public order offences (10.9%). These figures, while concerning in some respects, are tempered by the fact that violence and sexual offences in Buckley are 9% below the UK average, a trend that may be influenced by the area's relatively compact, community-focused nature. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—appears to have had a nuanced impact, with reduced violent crime but increased anti-social behaviour. The lower-than-UK-average rates for shoplifting (29% below) and vehicle crime (79% below) suggest that local policing strategies in high-traffic areas may be effective. However, the 42% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average raises questions about the pressures on community resources during transitional periods. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted slightly, with violent crime comprising a larger share of the total than property crime for the first time in recent months, a trend that may warrant further scrutiny as winter approaches.

September 2023 saw a notable 20.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 44 to 35 incidents. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of the month, as shorter evenings and the return to structured routines may have contributed to lower rates of alcohol-fuelled incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rose by 120%, increasing from five to 26 cases—a jump that, while concerning, remains below the UK average for this category. Public order offences also surged by 120%, reflecting a possible spike in disputes linked to the start of the academic year. Shoplifting fell by 64.7% compared to August, with incidents dropping from 17 to six, likely due to increased police presence in retail areas during the back-to-school period. Vehicle crime also declined by 50%, a shift that may be attributed to reduced car-related activity as the weather turned cooler.

Buckley's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 7.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.8. This downward trend aligns with the broader seasonal pattern observed in the area, where the transition from summer to autumn often sees reduced outdoor activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in September, a figure that, while consistent with historical norms, underscores the relatively low volume of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that is accessible to local residents. When compared to the UK average, Buckley's overall rate remains 10% below, a margin that, while modest, reflects the area's distinct demographic and geographic characteristics. The population of 13,967 further frames these figures, illustrating how crime rates scale with community size and density.