Bourne End Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne End's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 59.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This reflects a consistently low crime profile for the built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where violent crime remains the dominant category. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.2% of all reported crimes, followed by drugs (17.4%) and other theft (13.0%). The local rate for violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) is 40% below the UK average, a contrast to the 79% above UK average for drug-related incidents. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these patterns: October’s shorter evenings, associated with the clocks going back, may contribute to increased indoor activity and associated risks, though this does not fully explain the rise in drug offences. The area’s character as a relatively quiet commuter suburb, with limited nightlife and commercial activity, aligns with the low levels of property crime and public order offences. However, the sharp rise in drug-related incidents suggests a shift in local dynamics that warrants further observation. The overall crime rate remains well below national averages, consistent with Bourne End’s historical position as a low-crime area, though the 100% month-on-month increase in drugs and public order offences indicates a notable change in recent weeks.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in drugs offences, which doubled from 2 to 4 incidents (a 100% increase), alongside a similar rise in public order offences (1 to 2, also 100%). This contrasts with the 9.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, which rose from 11 to 12, and the 83.3% drop in other crime, which fell from 6 to 1. The surge in drug-related incidents places Bourne End’s rate (0.5 per 1,000) 79% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a stark deviation from its usual position. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remain significantly below the UK average, with the local rate (1.6 per 1,000) 40% lower than the national figure (2.7 per 1,000). This divergence may reflect the area’s limited nightlife and lower population density, which reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Residents may find the 100% rise in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as this category often includes disturbances in public spaces, which could signal changes in local behaviour or enforcement patterns. The decrease in 'other crime'—which includes a range of less common offences—suggests a possible reduction in sporadic incidents, though the small sample size means this change should be interpreted cautiously.

Bourne End’s crime rate in October 2025 (3.1 per 1,000) marked a 23.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000, continuing a trend of declining crime over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day in October, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 324 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is provided for daily rates. The population of 7,445 residents means that each individual faces a relatively low risk of being directly affected by crime, with the 3.1 per 1,000 rate equating to roughly 23 total crimes for the area. This context is important for residents assessing local safety: while the absolute number of crimes remains small, the 100% increase in drugs and public order offences may raise concerns about emerging issues. The comparison to the previous month highlights a sustained reduction in overall crime, which could be linked to seasonal factors such as the end of the summer holiday period and the transition to shorter evenings. However, the sharp rise in drug-related incidents suggests that other factors may be influencing crime patterns in Bourne End, requiring further analysis to identify potential causes.