Bourne End Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked a surprising shift in Bourne End’s crime profile, with shoplifting and other crime both rising by 100% compared to the previous month. This unexpected increase, from zero to one incident in each category, stands out as the most significant finding in the data. Despite this, the area’s overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents remains 60% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a testament to its generally low crime environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all crimes, but they were 55% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour (20% of total) was 53% below the national average. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may have influenced crime patterns, though the data does not show a clear correlation with other categories. For instance, vehicle crime and public order offences both fell compared to the previous month, suggesting that factors such as increased daylight or seasonal tourism may have contributed to a reduction in certain types of crime. However, the rise in shoplifting and other crime could indicate a need for targeted measures in retail areas, as these incidents are more likely to occur in high-traffic locations. The area’s built-up nature within Buckinghamshire, combined with its small population, likely plays a role in its lower crime rates compared to larger urban centres, though the exact reasons for the June anomalies remain unclear.

June 2023 saw two crime types—shoplifting and other crime—jump by 100% compared to the previous month, both moving from zero to one incident. This sharp increase is the most unexpected finding in the data, as these categories had not previously appeared in the crime breakdown. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, from four to one incident, suggesting a possible reduction in vandalism or arson activity. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted notably: while violent crimes (10 incidents) accounted for 40% of the total, they remain 55% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) was 53% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, a statistic that may reflect the area’s smaller population or effective local interventions. For residents, the 100% rise in shoplifting is a concrete data point that could prompt retailers to review security measures, though the overall crime rate remains far below national levels.

Bourne End's crime rate in June 2023 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 45.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This decline suggests a sustained reduction in criminal activity over recent months, though it remains a largely low-crime area. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem low but reflects the small population of 7,445 residents. When scaled to the monthly exposure, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 298 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While the national average for crime is significantly higher at 8.5 per 1,000, Bourne End’s rate is 60% below that benchmark, highlighting its relative safety compared to the UK as a whole. This contrast underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in maintaining low crime levels, though the exact reasons behind this trend. The drop in crime may partly explain the reduced need for emergency services or increased public confidence in local security measures.