Buckingham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 marked a continued decline in Buckingham's crime rate, which stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents — 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Buckinghamshire has maintained a consistently low crime profile, though seasonal factors such as the Easter holiday and spring weather have influenced patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most significant category, accounting for 36.5% of all crimes reported, with 23 incidents recorded. This category's rate of 1.4 per 1,000 was 46% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors such as the area's relatively low youth population. Public order offences (14.3% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (12.7%) also featured prominently, though both categories showed notable month-on-month increases. The spring season typically brings increased outdoor activity, which may explain the rise in public order incidents, though this remains consistent with historical trends in similar commuter-oriented towns. Property crimes, at 19 total incidents, remained below the violence category, with shoplifting (12.7% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour both showing rates significantly below national averages. These figures reinforce Buckingham's position as a safer built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where crime prevention initiatives and the town's character — likely shaped by its proximity to London and historical preservation efforts — may contribute to sustained low crime levels.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery and anti-social behaviour both doubling from the previous month. Robbery cases increased from 0 to 1, while anti-social behaviour rose from 4 to 8, reflecting potential disruptions during the Easter holiday period. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 80% as reported incidents dropped from 5 to 1, possibly linked to reduced car usage during the Easter break. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 36.5% of all crimes and maintaining a 46% deficit compared to the UK average. Public order offences also surged by 80%, though they still remained 11% below the national average. These fluctuations illustrate how seasonal events can temporarily influence crime dynamics, even in areas with historically low rates.

Buckingham's crime rate in April 2025 dropped to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 28.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typically lower crime activity seen in spring, though Easter-related foot traffic may have contributed to isolated spikes in public order offences. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 255 residents, a rate that is 49.4% below the UK average. This monthly exposure highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks, though localised factors such as the town's retail presence and seasonal tourism could influence fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective reinforces Buckingham's position as a safer built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where crime prevention efforts appear to have sustained momentum.