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 May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckley: Bistre East crime rate of 10.51 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
Buckley: Bistre East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llys Padeswood with total crimes: 5
  • Brickfields with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Buckley: Bistre East has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 10.51 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckley: Bistre East)CrimesRank (Buckley: Bistre East)CrimesRank (Buckley: Bistre East)
Holywell Central61 4781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher78 1839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand76 2698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny73 3798 2737 4
Connah's Quay Central47 6628 5587 5
Mold East47 5573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd37 8446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn22 21543 7426 8
Flint: Castle45 7485 10393 11
Mold West30 14543 8411 9
Saltney Ferry36 9489 9405 10
Flint: Oakenholt36 10360 15315 17
Buckley: Bistre West34 11368 14381 12
Mold: Broncoed33 12368 13353 14
Shotton West27 16351 16339 15
Hawarden: Ewloe27 15212 28257 22
Broughton North East20 22350 17331 16
Hawarden: Aston25 17297 20289 19
Greenfield22 20311 19300 18
Holywell West13 31322 18284 21
Hawarden: Mancot25 18206 29196 29
Buckley: Pentrobin22 19240 25243 24
Bagillt19 24285 21287 20
Connah's Quay: Wepre18 25282 22235 26
Llanfynydd15 29279 24246 23
Mostyn19 23280 23181 31
Pen-y-ffordd12 32225 26242 25
Argoed and New Brighton18 26220 27228 27
Brynford and Halkyn18 27181 31163 33
Buckley: Mountain12 33196 30214 28
Holywell East15 28159 32182 30
Connah's Quay South13 30152 33140 35
Hope6 41128 35166 32
Northop10 35150 34159 34
Caergwrle11 34126 37104 39
Broughton South8 36119 38126 36
Mold South3 44126 3679 43
Caerwys6 39107 39122 37
Cilcain8 3787 4294 40
Leeswood6 4092 41111 38
Whitford7 3880 4363 44
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd5 43103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4256 4484 42
Higher KinnertonNA NA30 4531 45

Buckley: Bistre East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 202512
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20254
February 20252
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247
July 202412
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
July 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Buckley: Bistre East in May 2025

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

1. Llys Padeswood (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Brickfields (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Jubilee Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moorefields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Brook Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Buckley (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Delamere Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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