Crime Rate in Buckley: Pentrobin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckley: Pentrobin

The total recorded crimes in Buckley: Pentrobin, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckley: Pentrobin crime rate of 3.50 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: Pentrobin, encompassing approximately 6,280 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Buckley: Pentrobin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burntwood Court with total crimes: 4
  • Knowlhill Close with total crimes: 2
  • St John'S Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Buckley: Pentrobin?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Buckley: Pentrobin demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 240 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Buckley: Pentrobin recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Buckley: Pentrobin had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 243 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buckley: Pentrobin recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Buckley: Pentrobin Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Buckley: Pentrobin has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 3.50 ranking 19th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Buckley: Pentrobin crimes were 240. The crime rate of Buckley: Pentrobin in 2024 was 38.21 (year) or 3.18 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckley: Pentrobin were around 243 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.69 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckley: Pentrobin)CrimesRank (Buckley: Pentrobin)CrimesRank (Buckley: Pentrobin)
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
Buckley: Bistre East31 13391 12360 13
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
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: Pentrobin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2024 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244

High Crime Locations Buckley: Pentrobin in May 2025

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

1. Burntwood Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Knowlhill Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. St John'S Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Clayton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Catherall Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cwrt Wilkinson (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Victoria Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Knowle Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ullswater Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Maple Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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