Beaconsfield Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Beaconsfield’s crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 41% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes acts such as assault and harassment, remained 49% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 residents. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places it 58.2% below the national average of 6.7, a gap that reflects Beaconsfield’s character as a suburban built-up area within Buckinghamshire. While the UK experiences a higher proportion of property crimes, Beaconsfield’s data shows a more balanced distribution, with public order offences and vehicle crime also contributing significantly to the total. The winter season, marked by shorter days and reduced outdoor activity, may have influenced the types of crimes observed—violence and public order incidents, which often occur in indoor or semi-public spaces, featured prominently. This pattern is consistent with other suburban areas where community cohesion and local policing efforts contribute to lower crime rates. The data also highlights the importance of context: while Beaconsfield’s crime rate is low, the prevalence of violence and sexual offences suggests that targeted interventions in this category could further enhance public safety. The balance between property and violent crimes, combined with the area’s demographic profile as a commuter-focused suburb, likely plays a role in shaping these trends. Seasonal factors, such as the pre-spring lull in February, may also contribute to the observed crime mix, with fewer opportunities for theft or burglary compared to busier months.

February 2025 saw a sharp 66.7% decline in vehicle crime, dropping from 12 to 4 incidents, a change that may reflect reduced outdoor activity during the winter months. Burglary also fell by 62.5%, from 8 to 3 cases, potentially linked to seasonal patterns that limit opportunities for such crimes. However, theft from the person rose by 100% compared to the previous month, highlighting a small but significant shift in crime dynamics. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, underscores the variability in criminal behaviour across different categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 41% of total crimes and sitting 49% below the UK average for this type. Public order offences also saw a 9% reduction compared to the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be influencing these trends. The data illustrates a combination of seasonal context and specific crime types, with some categories showing marked declines while others remain relatively stable.

Beaconsfield's crime rate in February 2025 dropped to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 51.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull that may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When viewed through the lens of population exposure, the monthly aggregate shows that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 356 residents. This statistic, while small in scale, places Beaconsfield firmly in the category of areas with significantly lower crime rates compared to the UK average. The contrast with national figures is stark: while the UK overall experiences 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, Beaconsfield’s residents face a risk that is 58.2% below that benchmark. This disparity may reflect local factors such as the area’s suburban character, strong community engagement, or the presence of well-maintained public spaces that deter criminal activity.