Beaconsfield Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Beaconsfield's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 23.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while reflecting a 32.8% increase from April's 4.6 per 1,000, underscores the area's continued position as one of the safer built-up areas in Buckinghamshire. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.3% of all crimes, with 30 incidents reported, marking a notable decrease in this category compared to previous months. Vehicle crime, however, saw a sharp 275% rise, driven by 15 incidents—well above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may partly explain the surge in criminal damage and arson, which jumped 500% from a single incident to six. Despite these spikes, Beaconsfield's overall crime profile remains characterised by low rates of theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000), both significantly below UK averages. The area's compact, affluent nature—typical of Buckinghamshire's commuter suburbs—likely contributes to its lower rates of violent crime and property theft compared to more densely populated urban centres. This balance of stability and emerging challenges highlights the need for targeted local responses to specific rising trends.

May 2023 saw a 275% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 4 to 15 incidents. This jump, coupled with a 500% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 1 to 6), highlights emerging trends in property-related offences. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), and public order offences dropped by 40% (from 5 to 3), indicating shifts in crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 35.3% of all crimes, yet this rate is 21% below the UK average. Vehicle crime in Beaconsfield is 144% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as traffic density or parking patterns may play a role. These contrasts between rising and falling categories illustrate the complexity of local crime trends.

Beaconsfield's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 32.8% compared to April's 4.6 per 1,000, reaching 6.1 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, remains 23.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show approximately 3 crimes reported each day in Beaconsfield, a rate that reflects local patterns but contrasts with national trends. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 163 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relatively low crime profile despite the month-on-month rise. When scaled to the population of 13,889, the 85 total crimes represent a manageable proportion of daily life, though the increase in specific categories like vehicle crime and criminal damage warrants attention. This context helps residents gauge risk in relation to both local and national benchmarks.