Buckley Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Buckley's overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, 27.3% below the UK average of 7.7. This marked improvement places the area among the safer built-up communities in Wales. Violence and sexual offences (24 cases) and anti-social behaviour (24 cases) dominated the crime profile, each accounting for 30.8% of total incidents. These figures, while lower than the UK average for violence (2.6 per 1,000), were significantly higher for anti-social behaviour, which exceeded the national rate by 45%. The seasonal context of September—coinciding with the return to school and university—likely influenced patterns, as evidenced by the 33.3% drop in violent crimes compared to August. However, the area's relatively low levels of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) suggest effective community engagement or environmental design. The crime mix also showed a slight shift towards property-related offences, with 48% of incidents classified as property crimes versus 48% as violent. This balance may reflect the area's character as a mixed-use town with both residential and commercial zones, where anti-social behaviour and minor thefts are more prevalent than major crimes. While the overall trend is encouraging, the 45% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour highlights a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

September saw a 33.3% reduction in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, dropping from 36 to 24 incidents. This decline may reflect the start of the academic year, with students returning to structured routines and reduced late-night activity. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained a local concern, reporting 24 incidents—45% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. The sharp 150% increase in other theft (from 2 to 5 cases) suggests a possible shift in criminal tactics. Vehicle crime also doubled, rising from 0 to 4 cases, potentially linked to increased car usage during the school term. Burglary rates fell by 42.9% (7 to 4 cases), due to heightened community vigilance or improved security measures. These contrasting trends highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns.

Buckley's crime rate in September 2024 fell by 10.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.2 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition from summer to autumn, a period historically linked to reduced outdoor activity and fewer late-night events in the area. Locally, the average of 3 crimes reported daily—roughly one every 179 residents over the month—places the area in a relatively low-risk bracket for daily exposure. When contextualised against the population of 13,967, the 78 total crimes recorded equate to a manageable level of risk for most residents. The reduction in violent crimes and burglaries suggests that community-focused policing efforts or seasonal factors may have contributed to this downward trend. However, the rise in other theft and vehicle crime indicates shifting patterns that warrant ongoing monitoring.