Crime Rate in Buckley: Bistre East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckley: Bistre East

The total recorded crimes in Buckley: Bistre East, Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckley: Bistre East crime rate of 6.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Buckley: Bistre East, encompassing approximately 2,949 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Buckley: Bistre East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Coppa View with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Buckley: Bistre East?

To understand the safety of Buckley: Bistre East, we need to analyze Buckley: Bistre East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Buckley: Bistre East reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 391 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buckley: Bistre East witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Buckley: Bistre East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 360 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buckley: Bistre East witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Buckley: Bistre East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Buckley: Bistre East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Buckley: Bistre East has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 6.44 ranking 26th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Buckley: Bistre East crimes were 391. The crime rate of Buckley: Bistre East in 2024 was 132.57 (year) or 11.05 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckley: Bistre East were around 360 crimes with yearly crime rate of 122.06 (year) or 10.17 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckley: Bistre East)CrimesRank (Buckley: Bistre East)CrimesRank (Buckley: Bistre East)
Holywell Central45 6781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher60 2839 1768 3
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny62 1798 2737 4
Queensferry and Sealand46 5698 4859 2
Flint: Oakenholt53 3360 15315 17
Connah's Quay Central49 4628 5587 5
Mold East41 9573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd41 10446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn28 18543 7426 8
Flint: Castle44 7485 10393 11
Mold West35 13543 8411 9
Argoed and New Brighton42 8220 27228 27
Saltney Ferry28 20489 9405 10
Broughton North East37 11350 17331 16
Buckley: Bistre West32 15368 14381 12
Mold: Broncoed36 12368 13353 14
Hawarden: Aston34 14297 20289 19
Shotton West27 22351 16339 15
Mostyn30 16280 23181 31
Hawarden: Ewloe29 17212 28257 22
Greenfield13 34311 19300 18
Holywell West24 23322 18284 21
Connah's Quay: Wepre28 19282 22235 26
Bagillt27 21285 21287 20
Llanfynydd9 38279 24246 23
Buckley: Pentrobin24 24240 25243 24
Pen-y-ffordd14 29225 26242 25
Buckley: Mountain20 25196 30214 28
Brynford and Halkyn15 27181 31163 33
Leeswood15 2892 41111 38
Hawarden: Mancot13 31206 29196 29
Holywell East8 40159 32182 30
Northop14 30150 34159 34
Hope11 37128 35166 32
Caerwys13 32107 39122 37
Connah's Quay South12 35152 33140 35
Mold South13 33126 3679 43
Broughton South5 43119 38126 36
Caergwrle12 36126 37104 39
Cilcain8 3987 4294 40
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd4 45103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4156 4484 42
Whitford5 4280 4363 44
Higher Kinnerton4 4430 4531 45

Buckley: Bistre East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 202512
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 202512
March 20254
February 20252
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20258
April 202513
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Buckley: Bistre East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Buckley: Bistre East postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Coppa View (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Brickfields (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Bramble Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Highfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Swain Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lyme Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hawthorne Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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