Buckley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 saw Buckley's overall crime rate remain significantly below the UK average, with 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.1. This 33.8% deficit underscores a consistently lower crime profile than the rest of the UK, though local patterns reveal distinct priorities for community safety. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 43.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.7% and criminal damage at 9.1%. These figures align with the area's character as a mixed-use built-up area where public spaces and community interactions shape crime dynamics. Seasonal factors likely play a role in the month's profile, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may reduce opportunities for property crimes while increasing indoor disputes. The low rate of shoplifting (81% below UK average) suggests strong retail security measures or community vigilance, while the unusually high rate of bicycle theft (67% above UK average) may indicate a specific local issue requiring further investigation. This combination of factors illustrates an area where targeted interventions could maintain its current safety trajectory.

February 2024 marked a 20.4% decrease in Buckley's overall crime rate compared to January, driven by significant reductions in several categories. Anti-social behaviour fell by 45.8% (24 to 13 incidents), and shoplifting dropped by 71.4% (7 to 2), suggesting seasonal factors or targeted interventions may have contributed to this decline. However, two categories saw notable increases: drugs offences rose by 100% (0 to 1 incident), and vehicle crime doubled (0 to 2), indicating potential emerging trends requiring attention. The area's violent crime profile remains starkly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 2.1 per 1,000 (16% below national rates) and anti-social behaviour at 0.9 per 1,000 (14% below). This contrast with the UK's higher rates of public order offences (39% below) and shoplifting (81% below) highlights Buckley's distinct crime profile. For residents, the 43.9% share of violent crimes in the overall total suggests a focus on community-based initiatives to address interpersonal conflicts, while the low rate of burglary (67% below UK average) may reflect effective local security measures.

Buckley's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 20.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.9. This decline translates to approximately 2 crimes reported per day in the built-up area, a figure that sits comfortably below the UK's national average when scaled to local population levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 212 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK's average when considering Buckley's population of 13,967. This context suggests that while the area's crime rate remains below average, the absolute number of incidents (66 total) is manageable for local policing resources. The daily crime count provides a tangible reference point for residents: in a typical day, two incidents would be reported across Buckley's streets, shops, and public spaces. When viewed through the lens of population density, the 1-in-212 resident figure illustrates that most residents experience no crime at all during a given month, though the presence of violent offences at 43.9% of all incidents indicates a need for targeted community engagement strategies.