Bourne End Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne End’s February 2026 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents stands 53.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for this built-up area within Buckinghamshire. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.9% of total crimes, followed by public order (13.6%) and criminal damage and arson (13.6%). This breakdown highlights a stark contrast to national trends, where violent crime typically constitutes a larger share of total incidents. The area’s low crime rate aligns with its character as a relatively quiet commuter suburb, where retail and residential zones are interspersed with open spaces. February’s seasonal context—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the subdued levels of property crime, which make up just 31.8% of all recorded crimes (7 out of 22). This mix contrasts with urban centres where shoplifting and vehicle crime often dominate. The absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary further underscores the area’s stability, though the relatively higher proportion of violence compared to the UK average (48% below for this category) suggests local factors, such as community dynamics or targeted policing, may influence outcomes. Seasonal patterns also appear to play a role, as the low rate of anti-social behaviour (89% below the UK average) and public order offences (2% below) align with reduced social gatherings and event activity during the winter months.

February saw a 25% decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 12 cases in January to 9, a shift that likely reflects seasonal lulls in incidents typically linked to alcohol-fuelled disputes or nightlife activity. However, three categories experienced notable increases: criminal damage and arson surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), shoplifting doubled from 0 to 2, and anti-social behaviour rose from 0 to 1. These trends may signal isolated incidents or temporary disruptions, such as local events or weather-related factors that temporarily heightened vulnerability. The crime mix also reveals a marked divergence from national patterns: while violence and sexual offences account for 40.9% of all crimes in Bourne End, the UK average for this category is 2.3 per 1,000 (48% below Bourne End’s rate). Conversely, shoplifting in the area is 48% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a disparity that could be attributed to the area’s limited retail density compared to major urban centres. For residents, the most immediate insight is the stability of the overall rate—unchanged from January—suggesting that targeted efforts in violence reduction may have offset the upward trends in other categories.

Bourne End’s crime rate remained stable in February, matching the previous month’s 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This consistency is reflected in the daily crime context: over 28 days, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 338 residents. When compared to the UK average, this rate is exceptionally low, with the area’s overall crime rate 53.1% below the national figure. The population-scaled perspective further underscores this safety: for every 1,000 residents in Bourne End, only 3 crimes were recorded, compared to 6.4 per 1,000 nationwide. This gap is particularly pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour (89% below UK average) and burglary (60% below), which may be influenced by the area’s suburban layout and lower population density. While the daily crime count is a useful local metric, it should be contextualised against the broader UK picture, where higher urban areas typically see more frequent incidents. For residents, the key takeaway is that the area’s low crime rate—maintained over consecutive months—suggests a durable safety profile, though vigilance in areas showing recent upward trends, such as criminal damage, remains warranted.