Crime Rate in Buckley: Mountain: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckley: Mountain

The total recorded crimes in Buckley: Mountain, Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckley: Mountain crime rate of 7.80 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: Mountain, encompassing approximately 2,562 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Buckley: Mountain Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Field Farm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Police Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Buckley: Mountain?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Buckley: Mountain demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 196 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Buckley: Mountain recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Buckley: Mountain had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 214 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buckley: Mountain recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Buckley: Mountain has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Buckley: Mountain Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Buckley: Mountain has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 7.80 ranking 25th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Buckley: Mountain crimes were 196. The crime rate of Buckley: Mountain in 2024 was 76.48 (year) or 6.37 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckley: Mountain were around 214 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.51 (year) or 6.96 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckley: Mountain)CrimesRank (Buckley: Mountain)CrimesRank (Buckley: Mountain)
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
Buckley: Bistre East19 26391 12360 13
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
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: Mountain 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20251

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

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July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
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A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20251
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January 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
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A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
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A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20251
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A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251

High Crime Locations Buckley: Mountain in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Field Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Belmont Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Linderick Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holly Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Potters Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tan-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Alltami Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Argoed Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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