Buckley Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Buckley’s crime profile in July 2025 revealed a striking contrast between violent and property crime trends. At 6.1 per 1,000, the area’s overall crime rate remained 29.1% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a consistent pattern that underscores Buckley’s relatively safe environment. Violent crimes, however, accounted for 34.1% of total incidents—outpacing property crimes (24.7%) for the first time in recent months. This shift may reflect the seasonal context of July, a peak tourism month in Flintshire that brings increased foot traffic to local amenities, potentially contributing to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. The most common crime category, violence and sexual offences (29 cases), was 31% below the UK average, suggesting local policing strategies or community engagement efforts may be effective in mitigating severe offences. Anti-social behaviour (27 cases) emerged as the second most frequent category, albeit 23% above the UK average, linked to the area’s compact built-up nature and the density of social interactions in shared spaces. Meanwhile, property crime rates—particularly shoplifting and vehicle crime—fell significantly below UK levels, consistent with Buckley’s small population and limited retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors likely played a role, with July’s festivals and outdoor events reducing opportunities for property crime while increasing the visibility of policing in public spaces.

July 2025 saw a 20.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 24 to 29 incidents. This uptick, though modest, contrasts with a 44.4% drop in shoplifting, which fell from nine to five cases. The property-to-violent crime ratio shifted with violent crimes accounting for 34.1% of total incidents compared to property crimes at 24.7%. This imbalance may partly explain the area’s lower-than-UK-average violent crime rate, as anti-social behaviour—though 23% above the UK average—remained the second most common category. Residents may note that theft from the person surged by 100% (0 to 1 incident), a rare but noteworthy spike in personal safety concerns. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 74% compared to the UK average, consistent with Buckley’s limited car ownership and reliance on public transport in its built-up core.

Buckley’s crime rate in July 2025 fell by 8.6% compared to June’s 6.7 per 1,000, now standing at 6.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns in the area, where summer months often see reduced property crime due to increased community presence and tourism activity. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-164 chance of a reported crime over the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of risk in a way that avoids overemphasising individual incidents. Daily crime reporting shows three crimes per day in Buckley, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s compact built-up nature and the concentration of services within a small population base. When compared to the UK average, Buckley’s overall rate remains 29.1% lower, a consistent trend that suggests the area’s geographic and demographic characteristics—possibly including a mix of residential and commercial land use—contribute to its relatively low crime profile.