Buckingham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Buckingham's crime profile in June 2023 reveals a distinct mix of offence types that reflect both the area's character and seasonal influences. With a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents—36.5% below the UK average—the area continues to demonstrate a strong safety record. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 31% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and other theft (13.8%). This pattern may align with Buckingham's status as a market town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where interpersonal conflicts and opportunistic theft are more prevalent. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of tourist activity—likely contributes to the prominence of violence and sexual offences, as outdoor spaces become more populated. However, the presence of anti-social behaviour at a level 39% below the UK average suggests that local community dynamics may temper such incidents. The relatively low rates of property crime compared to the UK average (particularly for shoplifting, vehicle crime, and criminal damage) may reflect Buckingham's compact built-up area, where visibility and policing presence are more effective. This balance of crime types illustrates a community where, despite seasonal fluctuations, underlying factors such as local governance and social cohesion appear to maintain a lower overall risk profile.

June 2023 saw a striking 366.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from three to 14 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 140% rise in 'other theft' and a 100% increase in drug-related offences, suggests shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, however, decreased by 35.7%, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences remain 42% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.9. This contrast with the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour highlights a combination of different crime types. For residents, the 366.7% spike in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point that may prompt renewed focus on community cohesion efforts.

Buckingham's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 8.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.0 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the UK's safer built-up areas. Locally, this translates to roughly three crimes reported each day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than abstract per-capita rates. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while low, highlights the importance of community vigilance in maintaining this safety record. The population of 16,080 means each resident is statistically less likely to be directly affected by crime than in areas with higher rates, but the rise in certain categories warrants attention. This context reinforces the value of local policing and community engagement in sustaining Buckingham's relatively low crime profile.