Buckley Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Buckley's January 2026 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 27.9% deficit compared to the UK average of 6.8, reflecting a consistently safer environment for the area's 13,967 residents. The most striking finding was the 8% elevation in violent and sexual offences, with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000—slightly above the UK's 2.5 per 1,000. This category dominated the crime profile, accounting for 53.6% of all reported incidents, a figure that may partly explain the area's higher violent crime rate relative to the national average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.4%, with criminal damage and arson contributing 11.6% to the total. These figures align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday month marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes while concentrating activity in specific areas. The absence of major spikes in property-related crimes, despite the overall rise in burglary and vehicle crime, suggests a combination of local factors and broader trends. Public order offences were 52% below the UK average, a statistic that may be influenced by the area's built-up character and limited nightlife infrastructure. The data also highlights a significant drop in shoplifting, which fell to 2 incidents—a 50% decline from the previous month—linked to the quieter retail environment. While the overall crime rate remains low, the increase in violent crimes and property-related incidents warrants attention, particularly as these shifts occur against the backdrop of a generally stable and safer local profile.

January 2026 saw a 100% increase in burglary and vehicle crime, both rising from 1 to 2 incidents. Criminal damage and arson also rose by 60%, from 5 to 8 cases. These increases contrast with steep declines in drug-related crimes (-80%), shoplifting (-50%), and public order offences (-40%). The breakdown reveals a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes accounting for 53.6% of all incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences in Buckley were 52% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the rise in property-related crimes. Residents may find the doubling of burglary incidents particularly noteworthy, as this marks the first recorded cases in the month. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, remained 3% below the UK average, indicating a balanced approach to addressing local challenges.

Buckley's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 7.9% compared to December 2025, moving from 4.6 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is modest, it reflects a shift in the monthly crime profile. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in January, a figure that aligns with the seasonal context of reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 202 residents, a statistic that provides a concrete measure of exposure for local residents. This monthly exposure rate, while low compared to the UK average, highlights the relatively low crime environment in Buckley. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that the area remains significantly safer than the national average, with crime rates nearly 28% lower. These figures, when contextualised with the area's built-up character and limited commercial density, suggest that localised factors such as community engagement and policing presence may play a role in maintaining this safety profile.