Buckingham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Buckingham's crime picture in August 2025, accounting for 35.9% of all reported crimes. This category alone stands at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, 51% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places it 50.6% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that reflects consistent underperformance relative to UK trends. Anti-social behaviour follows with 18.8% of total crimes, also 45% below the UK average, while public order offences make up 15.6% of the total. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and empty homes—likely contributes to patterns seen in property crimes, though these remain well below national levels. The built-up area's relatively low crime rate may be influenced by its compact size, limited nightlife venues, and strong community presence, which could deter certain types of criminal activity. The rate of violent crime in Buckingham remains significantly lower than in many other UK towns, even as it remains the most frequent category locally. This suggests that while violence is a persistent concern, the area's broader safety profile is markedly better than the UK average.

August 2025 saw sharp increases in 'other crime' (200.0% rise from 2 to 6 incidents) and robbery (100.0% increase from 1 to 2 cases), both of which exceeded UK averages by 150% and 9% respectively. Anti-social behaviour also rose 50.0% compared to July, reaching 12 incidents—still 45% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting fell 58.3% (from 12 to 5 incidents), aligning with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This shift in crime mix suggests a move away from petty theft toward more complex criminal activity, though overall violent crime remains the dominant concern. The significant jump in 'other crime'—a category encompassing fraud, cybercrime, and other non-specific offences—may reflect heightened awareness or reporting rather than an actual surge in criminality. Meanwhile, the 83.3% drop in other theft (from 6 to 1 incident) indicates improved security measures or reduced opportunities for opportunistic crimes. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with August's tourism-driven context likely influencing both increases and decreases in specific categories.

Buckingham's August 2025 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 15.9% decrease from July's 4.7 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in August—a rate that remains exceptionally low compared to UK averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 251 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average of 1-in-124 residents (based on national data). This stark contrast underscores Buckingham's status as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK, despite the dominance of violent crime locally. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a much lower risk of victimisation than the national average, with the 50.6% gap in overall crime rates reflecting systemic differences in policing, community cohesion, or socioeconomic factors. While the area's compact size and limited nightlife may reduce opportunities for certain crimes, the persistence of violent offences suggests targeted interventions could further improve safety outcomes without compromising the area's broader low-crime profile.