Bourne End Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne End's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while modest, reflects a persistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in this built-up area of Buckinghamshire. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 57.1% of all incidents (20 cases), with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000—just 1% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed with 14.3% of incidents (5 cases), significantly below the UK average (46% lower). The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and the Halloween period, may have influenced patterns, though the area's low overall rate suggests a strong community resilience. Other theft (8.6%) and public order offences (5.7%) also remained well below national averages, a trend consistent with Bourne End's character as a mixed-use area with a relatively stable residential population. The balance between property and violent crimes in October was skewed toward the latter, with violent crimes making up 57.1% of the total, though this proportion has fluctuated in prior months. The low rates of shoplifting (5.7%) and vehicle crime (2.9%) further indicate that the area's commercial spaces are not currently experiencing the same pressures as more densely populated centres.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in October 2024 was a 150% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from two to five incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson, suggests a potential shift in local patterns. Violent crimes remained the largest category at 20 incidents, though their rate (2.7 per 1,000) aligned closely with the UK average for this category. Other theft fell by 40% to three incidents, while public order offences dropped by one-third. Bourne End's anti-social behaviour rate (0.7 per 1,000) was 46% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the violent crime category's near-parity with national figures. These disparities reflect the area's unique mix of residential and commercial activity, where public spaces may see higher concentrations of certain offences.

Bourne End's crime rate in October 2024 rose 39.9% from the previous month, moving from 3.4 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still 42% below the UK average, highlights a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for roughly every 213 residents, a measure that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. This population-scaled perspective contrasts with larger urban centres, where similar rates would translate to more frequent incidents due to higher densities. The change in the crime mix—particularly the rise in anti-social behaviour—suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm underlying causes.