Buckingham Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 16,080, 75 crimes were reported in Buckingham during February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents — 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This rate, while showing an 18.9% increase from January's 3.9 per 1,000, remains well within the lower end of national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.7% of all incidents (32 cases), followed by other theft (16.0%) and anti-social behaviour (9.3%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up region within Buckinghamshire, where the mix of residential and commercial spaces may contribute to patterns of violent crime. Seasonal factors also appear relevant: February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, saw a pre-spring lull in some categories but a notable spike in violence, possibly linked to indoor gatherings or other winter-specific dynamics. The relatively low levels of property crime (34.7% of total incidents) compared to the UK's broader distribution suggest that local factors — such as community cohesion or policing strategies — may be influencing outcomes. The breakdown also shows anti-social behaviour and public order offences remaining significantly below UK averages, a trend consistent with the area's likely emphasis on community-focused policing and local initiatives. While the overall rate remains stable in the context of the UK's higher average, the month's data illustrates the combination of seasonal, demographic, and geographic factors that shape crime patterns in this particular built-up area.

Violence and sexual offences saw a sharp 52.4% increase in February 2024, rising from 21 to 32 incidents. This surge, though significant, still places the category 20% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Conversely, burglary dropped 66.7% from three to one incident, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or improved local security measures. Other crime and shoplifting each rose by 50%, with these categories now 43% and 63% above UK averages respectively, highlighting emerging patterns in non-violent offences. The shift in crime mix, with violent crimes accounting for 42.7% of total incidents, contrasts with the UK's broader distribution, suggesting unique local dynamics. Residents may find the 52.4% rise in violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, as it marks the most significant change in the month's data.

Buckingham's crime rate in February 2024 rose 18.9% compared to January's 3.9 per 1,000, reaching 4.7 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, remains 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 214 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area's population. Daily crime context shows an average of three crimes per day over February, a rate that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, highlights the need for ongoing community awareness. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Buckingham's overall safety profile remains markedly better than the UK average, despite the month-on-month rise. This comparison underscores that while local fluctuations occur, the area's crime picture remains distinct from broader national trends.