Aston Clinton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Aston Clinton's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 73.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked discrepancy reflects the area's consistently low levels of criminal activity, which have persisted despite seasonal changes. The breakdown of reported crimes reveals a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.7% of all crimes (five cases). This category remains 71% below the UK average, illustrating a stark contrast to national trends. Criminal damage and arson followed closely, contributing 28.6% of incidents (four cases), though this category is still 3% below the UK average. Vehicle crime and public order offences each accounted for 14.3% of reported crimes (two cases each), with the latter showing a notable 55% deficit compared to the UK average. The low overall crime rate aligns with the area's character as a smaller built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. Seasonal factors in May, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may have influenced the rise in public order offences and criminal damage, though these remain relatively infrequent compared to larger urban centres.

May 2023 witnessed a sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, with incidents increasing by 300% compared to the previous month. This jump from one to four reported cases highlights a specific spike in property-related offences, though the category remains 71% below the UK average. Simultaneously, public order offences doubled from one to two incidents, a 100% increase that may partly explain the overall shift in crime composition. While violent crimes decreased by 37.5% (from eight to five), they still account for 35.7% of all reported crimes, making them the most common category. Vehicle crime fell by 33.3% (from three to two), aligning with the UK average for this category. Residents should be particularly aware of the unexpected surge in criminal damage, which may reflect seasonal factors such as increased outdoor socialising during longer evenings.

Aston Clinton's crime rate in May 2023 remained stable at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in the local crime picture. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the low frequency of incidents in the area. On a monthly basis, the data indicates that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 470 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 6,585, the area's small size further contextualises the limited number of incidents, making it one of the safer built-up areas in the UK. The stability in crime rates over consecutive months also suggests that local policing efforts and community initiatives may be maintaining the current low levels of criminal activity.