Buckingham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Buckingham's December 2025 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 48.6% reduction compared to the UK average, underscoring its position as a relatively safe built-up area within Buckinghamshire. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.8%) and other theft (12.1%). This distribution reflects the area's characteristics as a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where public interactions and retail activity may contribute to higher rates of violent and property crimes. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, prolonged evenings, and the absence of some residents during the holiday period—may have influenced the crime profile. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) is 42% lower than Buckingham's rate, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may play a role. Anti-social behaviour, though significantly lower than the UK average (46% below), saw a dramatic 166.7% increase from November, raising questions about potential triggers such as increased alcohol consumption or social gatherings during the festive season. This surge highlights the need for targeted measures to address community tensions and prevent escalation, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or late-night activity.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and vehicle crime, with the former rising by 166.7% from 3 to 8 incidents. This jump may partly explain heightened community concerns, particularly during the holiday season when dark evenings and social gatherings could contribute to such activities. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), a decline that contrasts with the overall stability in the crime rate. The rate of drug-related offences in Buckingham was 11% above the UK average, a small but significant deviation that warrants attention. The drop in shoplifting (-50%) and public order offences (-20%) suggests some success in targeted interventions or seasonal factors, though the lack of a UK comparison for these categories means their broader implications remain unclear. Residents should be aware that while the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, certain crime types require ongoing monitoring.

Buckingham's crime rate in December 2025 remained stable compared to November, with a 2.0% increase from 3.5 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This minor fluctuation suggests no significant shift in overall safety, though local residents may notice variations in specific crime types. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 277 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate contextualises the data for residents, showing that while crime remains relatively low, it is not entirely absent. The population of 16,080 means that even small increases in certain categories can have a noticeable impact on community perception. Comparing this to the UK average, Buckingham's overall rate remains 48.6% below the national figure, highlighting its status as a safer area. However, the stability of the rate does not preclude the need for vigilance in areas where specific crimes have risen, as seen in the highlights section.