Beaconsfield Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 marked a continuation of Beaconsfield's position as a relatively low-crime area within the UK, with a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents—18.5% below the national average of 8.1. This figure reflects a combination of geographic and demographic factors, including Beaconsfield's status as a commuter-oriented built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where higher household incomes and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.6% of all incidents (30 cases), a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 that is 18% below the UK average. This category's prevalence may be linked to the town's proximity to London, which could influence patterns of alcohol-related incidents or other violent crime during weekends. Vehicle crime, at 9 incidents (0.7 per 1,000), was 49% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be explained by Beaconsfield's role as a commuter hub with higher car ownership rates and more parked vehicles in residential areas. Seasonal factors also played a role, with the transition into darker evenings and the Halloween period likely contributing to a slight increase in anti-social behaviour and other crimes typically associated with reduced visibility. However, the overall trend of declining crime rates, particularly in vehicle-related incidents, suggests that local policing strategies or community initiatives may be having a measurable impact on deterring certain types of crime.

October 2024 saw stark shifts in Beaconsfield's crime profile, with burglary incidents surging by 125% (4 to 9) and possession of weapons doubling from zero to one. These increases contrast sharply with a 57.1% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 21 to 9. The most significant deviation from the UK average lies in burglary, which is 112% above the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This divergence may reflect local vulnerabilities, such as increased residential activity during the autumn months or unsecured properties in newer housing developments. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 37.5% (8 to 5), potentially linked to the seasonal transition into darker evenings reducing opportunities for such incidents. A resident might note that shoplifting rates (9 incidents) are only 3% below the UK average, suggesting that retail-focused policing or community engagement efforts may be maintaining a relatively low incidence of this category. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic interplay between seasonal factors and local crime patterns.

Beaconsfield's crime rate in October 2024 (6.6 per 1,000) reflects a slight decline from the previous month (6.8 per 1,000), marking a -3.2% decrease. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends, as shorter evenings and the post-Halloween period may temper outdoor activity. Locally, the daily crime count averages three incidents per day, translating to one reported crime for every 151 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places the area in a context where most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the population-scaled perspective highlights that the 13,889 residents collectively experience a crime approximately every 151 individuals. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average (8.1 per 1,000), the variation in specific crime types—such as burglary being 112% above the UK average—illustrates that local factors, like proximity to retail hubs or residential density, may shape particular categories differently. This contrast underscores the importance of considering both aggregate and category-specific metrics when assessing safety trends.