Buckley Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Buckley’s crime profile in February 2025 reveals a continuing trend of safety relative to the UK average, with the area’s overall crime rate at 4.4 per 1,000 residents—34.3% below the national figure of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance underscores Buckley’s position as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Flintshire, where the combination of rural-urban characteristics and community dynamics may contribute to its lower-than-average rates. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for nearly half (49.2%) of all incidents, a proportion that, while significant, remains 6% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed with 18% of total crimes, a figure that fell sharply from the previous month and sits 18% below the UK average. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partially explain the lower overall crime rate, though the persistence of violent crimes suggests that local factors, such as demographic composition or policing strategies, play a role. Property crimes accounted for just 29.4% of total incidents (18 out of 61), a lower share than the UK average, which may reflect Buckley’s limited retail and commercial density compared to larger urban centres. This balance between violent and property crime highlights the unique profile of Buckley, where community-focused interventions and environmental factors likely contribute to maintaining a safer environment despite the prominence of violent offences.

February 2025 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases: bicycle theft, possession of weapons, and vehicle crime. These rises, though modest in absolute terms, signal potential emerging trends that warrant attention. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 45% from the previous month, a decline that may reflect the impact of targeted local initiatives or seasonal factors. Violent crimes, which constituted nearly half of all incidents, remained 6% below the UK average for their category, a consistent performance that contrasts with the national trend. The most significant deviation from UK averages was observed in shoplifting, which was 52% below the national rate—a figure that may be attributed to Buckley’s relatively low retail density compared to larger urban centres. Residents might find the 45% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as it suggests that community-focused efforts could be contributing to a safer environment during this period.

Buckley’s crime rate in February 2025 (4.4 per 1,000 residents) marked a 19.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, where reduced outdoor activity and colder weather may limit opportunities for certain crimes. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two reported incidents per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while localised, offers residents a tangible sense of the monthly rhythm of crime in the area. On a population scale, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 229 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This context is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it illustrates that the area remains significantly safer than the national benchmark, even as specific crime types fluctuate. The contrast between the overall trend and individual category changes highlights the complexity of crime dynamics in Buckley, where targeted reductions in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage may have offset minor increases in other areas.