Buckingham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Buckingham's built-up area recorded a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000 (35.5% lower). This continued safety trend is reflected in the crime mix, with violence and sexual offences making up 51.3% of all reported incidents, followed by other theft (11.5%) and public order offences (6.4%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—appears to have influenced patterns. For instance, the sharp decline in shoplifting (down 57.1% from October) may be attributed to heightened retail security measures during the holiday shopping period. Conversely, the persistent presence of violent crime, though still below the UK average, raises questions about local factors such as the area's demographic profile and social dynamics. The built-up nature of Buckingham, with its mix of historic architecture and modern amenities, may contribute to a unique crime profile where property crimes remain relatively low compared to other UK areas. Public order offences—often linked to alcohol consumption in social hubs—were 41% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or a lower incidence of disorder in public spaces. These patterns highlight the interplay between local characteristics and seasonal events, shaping crime trends in ways that distinguish Buckingham from broader UK trends.

November saw notable reductions in several crime categories, with vehicle crime dropping by 66.7% (from 9 to 3 incidents) and shoplifting falling by 57.1% (from 7 to 3). These declines may partly reflect the impact of darker evenings and seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, which could have altered public behaviour and reduced opportunities for certain offences. Conversely, 'other crime' and drug-related incidents both surged by 200%, though these remain low in absolute terms. The rise in 'other crime'—a category encompassing a range of less-specific offences—suggests areas for further monitoring, particularly as this category is 18% above the UK average. Violent crimes, while still the most common category (51.3% of all incidents), are 3% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's historical safety record. For residents, the sharp drop in shoplifting during the Black Friday shopping period may indicate effective local policing or retail security measures.

Buckingham's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 15.2% decrease from October's 5.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's generally low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported over the month, a figure that reflects the built-up area's relatively stable environment. Over the course of November, 1 in every 206 residents experienced a reported crime, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this population of 16,080. While the rate remains below the UK average, the population-scaled perspective highlights that local crime remains proportionally minimal, even as specific categories like 'other crime' saw sharp month-on-month increases. This contrast illustrates the nuanced nature of crime trends, where overall safety persists despite fluctuations in individual categories.