Buckley Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half of all reported crimes in Buckley during June 2024, making this category the dominant force shaping the area’s crime picture. With a total crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, Buckley recorded 31.7% fewer crimes than the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance places the built-up area within Flintshire as one of the safer communities in the country. The breakdown reveals that 36 violent crimes — including assaults, sexual offences, and domestic incidents — were reported, representing 46.2% of the total 78 crimes recorded. This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the UK average for the same category, which stood at 2.8 per 1,000 (2.6 in Buckley), showing that local violent crime rates are 6% below the national benchmark. Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents, 19.2% of total) and shoplifting (8 incidents, 10.3%) followed as the next most common categories. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and longer daylight hours — may contribute to increased outdoor activity and social interactions, potentially influencing crime patterns. However, the data does not suggest a direct link to tourism or seasonal events in this inland area, which differs from coastal towns where summer months often see spikes in theft from the person. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average may reflect community cohesion, effective local policing, or the area’s smaller population size, which can make it easier to monitor and respond to incidents promptly.

June 2024 saw significant shifts in crime trends, with burglary rates surging by 300% compared to the previous month, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This jump, while still below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), raises questions about potential factors such as increased summer house activity or changes in property security practices. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 42.3% (from 26 to 15 incidents), marking one of the most notable decreases in the dataset. This reduction may align with the transition into summer, when community engagement in local events or improved policing during warmer evenings could play a role. Other thefts fell by 75%, and other crimes dropped by 66.7%, both of which may reflect seasonal patterns or the success of targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences remained 6% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000 vs 2.8), a consistent performance that could indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives in addressing violent crime. The increase in drug-related incidents (from 0 to 1) and robbery (from 0 to 1) — both matching the UK average — highlights areas requiring closer attention, particularly given their small but non-zero presence in the data. These changes underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Buckley, where local conditions and seasonal factors can drive both increases and decreases in specific categories.

Buckley’s crime rate in June 2024 (5.6 per 1,000) marked a 20.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend that may indicate the impact of sustained policing efforts or seasonal changes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day over the 30-day period — a figure that, while modest, provides context for residents assessing local safety. When scaled to the population of 13,967, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 179 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would likely be higher given Buckley’s overall crime rate is 31.7% below the national benchmark. The contrast between Buckley’s performance and the UK average is particularly stark in categories such as public order offences (51% below the UK rate) and criminal damage (also 51% below), suggesting that the area’s community dynamics or local policies may be more effective in preventing these types of incidents. However, the slight increase in possession of weapons (43% above the UK average) indicates a small but notable divergence in this category, warranting further analysis. For residents, these figures suggest that while Buckley remains a relatively safe place to live, specific areas of concern — such as drug-related crime and weapons possession — require continued attention from local authorities and community groups.