Buckley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Buckley's October 2025 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places it 33.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects a consistent trend in the built-up area, though the composition of crimes has shifted compared to previous months. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 53.5% of the 71 total crimes recorded, with 38 incidents reported. This category is aligned with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, though local patterns suggest a concentration in specific areas. Anti-social behaviour follows with 16 reports (22.5% of total crimes), a figure that sits 5% below the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and the end of the school term—may contribute to the heightened focus on violent crime, as reduced visibility and increased social activity in public spaces could create conditions conducive to such offences. Property-related crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, remain significantly lower than UK averages, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (67% below the UK rate) and shoplifting at 0.1 per 1,000 (84% below). These figures align with Buckley's character as a smaller urban area with limited commercial density compared to larger cities, though the rise in violent crime deserves closer attention from residents and local authorities.

October 2025 saw significant increases in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% rise. Vehicle crime also surged by 100%, with one reported incident, and 'other crime' increased from one to two cases. These spikes contrast with notable declines in other areas: public order offences fell by 66.7% (from six to two), and burglary decreased by 60% (from five to two). The balance between property and violent crime has shifted sharply, with violent offences comprising over half of all reported crimes, compared to property crimes making up just 15.4% (11 incidents). This shift is particularly pronounced given that property crime rates in Buckley are consistently below UK averages, while violent crime rates remain in line with national figures. Residents should be aware that the rise in drug-related activity may indicate increased illicit activity in specific pockets of the area, potentially linked to seasonal gatherings or unseasonal weather patterns. The decrease in public order offences, while welcome, may reflect reduced Halloween-related disruptions compared to previous years. The category of 'other crime'—which includes unclassified or minor incidents—doubling in frequency suggests the need for further investigation into what types of activity are being recorded under this broad category.

Buckley's October 2025 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 represents a 10.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000, indicating a short-term upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the concentration of incidents in specific weeks. When scaled to the local population of 13,967 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 197 residents—a figure that, while lower than the UK average for most categories, highlights the disproportionate impact of violent crime on the community. This population-scaled perspective reveals that the 38 incidents of violence and sexual offences alone account for 53.5% of all crimes, suggesting that these offences are affecting Buckley compared to the UK average. The previous month's rate provides a useful benchmark: the 10.9% rise, though modest, indicates a need for vigilance, particularly in light of the seasonal factors influencing crime patterns. While the overall rate remains well below UK averages, the increase in violent crime and the specific spikes in drug-related and vehicle crime should be considered in the context of local policing strategies and community awareness initiatives.