Bourne End Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Bourne End’s crime profile was defined by a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating at 59.1% of all reported incidents. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 57.1% below the UK average, a figure that reflects both local conditions and broader demographic trends. The top crime type, violence and sexual offences, occurred at a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents—30% below the UK average for this category. This suggests that while the area is not immune to violent crime, its prevalence is lower than in many other parts of the country. Public order offences, at 0.4 per 1,000 residents, also fell 9% below the UK average, pointing to a generally orderly environment despite the festive season’s usual pressures. The seasonal context of December—marked by extended evenings, holiday shopping, and social gatherings—may have contributed to the spike in violent incidents, though the absence of a corresponding rise in property crime is noteworthy. This could indicate effective local policing strategies, a strong community presence, or simply the area’s character as a relatively low-density built-up area where social interactions are more closely monitored. The data also highlights a peculiar contrast: while violent crime rates are below average, the rate of possession of weapons is 43% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may warrant further investigation into local enforcement practices or community dynamics. Overall, the month’s crime picture illustrates a combination of seasonal factors and the area’s inherent characteristics, with violent crime emerging as the defining concern for residents.

December 2025 saw a stark imbalance in crime types, with violent crimes (13 incidents) accounting for 59.1% of all reported crimes, compared to just 13.6% for public order offences. This dominance of violent crime, particularly violence and sexual offences, contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, which is 30% lower. The month also witnessed notable increases in criminal damage and arson (+100%), public order offences (+100%), and possession of weapons (+100%), suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, other crime and other theft each dropped by 50%, indicating some areas of relative stability. These shifts may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased social gatherings during the festive period, though the absence of property crime spikes challenges typical holiday crime narratives. The rise in weapon possession, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention as it is 43% above the UK average for this category.

Bourne End's crime rate remained stable at 3.0 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity, though seasonal factors may still influence patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects local conditions rather than broader national trends. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 338 residents over the course of the month—a rate that, while not zero, remains markedly lower than many similar-sized areas. The population context further underscores that the 7,445 residents of Bourne End are exposed to crime at a frequency that is both rare and distinct from the UK average, where rates are nearly double. This localised perspective highlights the area’s relative safety, even as specific crime types like violence and sexual offences remain low compared to national benchmarks.