Bourne End Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

March 2024 saw Bourne End maintain a lower-than-average crime profile compared to the UK, with a rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—37.7% below the national average of 7.7 per 1,000. Despite this overall safety, the month revealed concerning trends in specific crime categories that residents should monitor. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.1% of all reported crimes.8 per 1,000—33% below the UK average. The area’s property crime profile showed a mixed picture: while burglary rose sharply, other theft and criminal damage fell significantly below national averages. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as the transition to spring brought longer evenings and potential changes in community activity patterns. The relatively low overall rate suggests Bourne End’s built-up area within Buckinghamshire benefits from strong local policing or community engagement, but the sharp rise in burglary and other theft deserves closer attention from residents. This data underscores the need for vigilance in areas where property crimes have increased, even as the broader picture remains reassuringly safe compared to the UK average.

March 2024 marked a concerning spike in burglary, which surged by 150% compared to February, with the number of incidents rising from 2 to 5. This increase, while still low on a national scale (0.7 per 1,000 in Bourne End compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000), indicates a significant shift in local crime patterns. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 18.8%, from 16 to 13 incidents—a drop that may reflect seasonal changes as the area transitioned into spring. The crime mix also revealed stark contrasts: while anti-social behaviour and public order offences remained below UK averages, vehicle crime rose modestly by 6% (0.5 per 1,000 in Bourne End compared to 0.5 per 1,000 nationally). Residents should be particularly aware of the 150% increase in burglary, as this category now accounts for 13.9% of all reported crimes. The sharp rise in burglary could be linked to targeted activity in residential areas. This data highlights the importance of securing properties during the transitional spring season, even as the overall crime rate remains well below the UK average.

Bourne End’s crime rate in March 2024 rose by 28.7% compared to February, increasing from 3.8 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. While this represents a modest upward trend, the area still maintains a crime rate that is 37.7% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the month saw an average of 1 reported crime per day, a figure that may appear low but reflects the small population of 7,445 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 207 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, though the increase in specific categories like burglary may signal emerging risks. The population-scaled perspective shows that while individual incidents are relatively rare, the sharp rise in certain crime types cannot be ignored. For context, the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 means Bourne End is still safer, but the 150% increase in burglary and the 100% rise in other theft suggest targeted patterns that may require localised responses. This comparison reinforces the need for residents to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where property crime has increased, even as the overall picture remains reassuringly low.