Bourne End Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne End’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a stark contrast to the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This represents a 71.6% reduction below the national benchmark, underscoring the area’s relative safety. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.9% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.4%. These figures align with the seasonal context of February, a winter month characterised by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. The low overall crime rate may partly reflect the area’s compact, built-up nature within Buckinghamshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial density could deter criminal activity. Violent crime remains the largest category.8 per 1,000 is 66% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, is also significantly lower than the UK rate of 1.0 per 1,000. The data suggests that while violent crime persists, its incidence is far below national levels, influenced by the area’s low population density and limited nightlife venues. The seasonal context of February—marked by colder weather and shorter daylight hours—may further suppress opportunities for certain crimes, particularly those reliant on outdoor spaces or prolonged public interaction. This pattern is consistent with other small built-up areas in rural England, where crime rates tend to remain subdued due to geographic isolation and strong local networks.

February 2025 saw marked declines in several crime categories, with vehicle crime falling 66.7% month-on-month from 6 to 2 incidents. This drop may reflect reduced traffic volumes during winter or heightened community vigilance in the area. Violence and sexual offences also decreased sharply by 53.8%, from 13 to 6 cases, a trend that contrasts with the UK average rate for this category, which remains 66% higher than Bourne End’s current level. Other theft dropped by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 incidents, though this category still lags 35% below the UK average. The crime mix in Bourne End shows a notable shift from previous months, with property crimes (4 total) comprising 28.6% of all incidents, compared to violent crimes (6 total, 42.9%). This balance suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, it is not the dominant category as it was in earlier months. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is particularly striking, being 59% below the UK average, which may indicate effective local policing or a lack of high-traffic public spaces that typically fuel such incidents. Residents may find the 77% reduction in public order offences from the UK average (0.4 vs 1.0 per 1,000) especially reassuring, as this category often correlates with youth activity and alcohol consumption in urban centres.

Bourne End’s crime rate in February 2025 fell 54.8% compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sharp downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in February, a figure that highlights the exceptionally low frequency of incidents relative to its population of 7,445 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 532 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible measure of safety for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime is minimal within the local community. When contextualised by population, Bourne End’s crime profile appears remarkably stable, with the small number of incidents distributed across a compact area. The low daily crime count—0 per day—suggests that even during periods of heightened police activity or community engagement, crime remains rare. This pattern is consistent with the area’s built-up, rural-adjacent character, where limited commercial infrastructure and lower population density naturally constrain opportunities for crime. The comparison to the previous month underscores a sustained improvement in public safety, though such fluctuations can be influenced by seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during winter months. Residents may take comfort in the fact that their risk of experiencing crime remains exceptionally low, even when compared to national benchmarks.