Buckingham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Buckingham’s crime profile in August 2023, accounting for 25.2% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes assault and sexual harassment, saw a significant decline from July, falling by 41.8% to 32 incidents. The rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents places this category 24% below the UK average, a contrast to the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 170% to 27 incidents. This category’s 1.7 per 1,000 rate is 18% above the UK average, reflecting a pattern consistent with areas where community interactions are frequent during peak holiday periods. Criminal damage and arson also rose by 111% to 19 incidents, likely tied to seasonal factors such as increased property use or maintenance during summer. The overall crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents is 2.5% below the UK average, illustrating a combination of local dynamics and national trends. Buckingham’s built-up character, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to this profile, where retail and social hubs drive certain types of crime while others remain subdued. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month and increased tourism—may also influence patterns, as empty homes and transient populations can heighten risks for specific offences.

August 2023 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+170%) and public order offences (+233%), driven by heightened social activity during the summer holidays. These spikes contrast with a 41.8% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 55 to 32 incidents. The category of criminal damage and arson also rose by 111%, likely linked to seasonal factors such as increased property maintenance or vandalism during warmer weather. Anti-social behaviour in Buckingham is 18% above the UK average, while violence and sexual offences are 24% below. This divergence highlights the area’s unique challenges, where community-focused crimes outpace national trends. Residents may find the 18% gap in anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as it underscores the need for targeted local interventions.

Buckingham’s crime rate in August 2023 rose by 8.5% compared to July, moving from 7.3 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly four crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a built-up area with a population of 16,080. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 127 residents, a metric that highlights the relative frequency of incidents within a localised community. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average in some categories, the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences suggests a need to monitor trends in social interactions and community engagement. The population context further underscores that even small shifts in crime types can have measurable impacts on perceived safety, particularly in areas where community cohesion is a key factor.