Buckingham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Buckingham's crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 43.7% below the UK average of 7.1, a marked contrast to national trends. This figure translates to a per-capita risk of roughly 1 in 250 residents encountering a crime over the course of the year, a safer profile than the UK average. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56.9% of all incidents (37 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (10.8%) and criminal damage and arson (6.2%). These patterns align with January's seasonal context—a post-holiday period characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may suppress opportunities for property crimes while leaving personal safety concerns more pronounced. The dominance of violent crimes, despite being 8% below the UK average, suggests a localised dynamic that could be influenced by factors such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or even the area's character as a mixed urban-rural hub. Anti-social behaviour's 59% deficit compared to the UK average indicates effective community engagement, though the spike in violent offences raises questions about seasonal stressors or transient populations. The relatively low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime (both 68% and 51% below UK averages) may reflect the area's compact nature and limited commercial zones, which reduce exposure to opportunistic theft.

January 2025 saw a 48% rise in violence and sexual offences, from 25 to 37 incidents, marking the most significant category shift. This increase, coupled with a 100% jump in both robbery and possession of weapons, suggests a potential uptick in personal safety concerns, though these remain outliers in the overall crime picture. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 80%, from 5 to 1, and other theft cases dropped by two-thirds, reflecting a shift in crime dynamics. Violent crimes, while still the dominant category, are 8% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 59% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend. These variations highlight the area's unique profile, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower rates of anti-social conduct despite the spike in violent incidents.

Buckingham's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 5.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may curtail opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 247 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Buckingham compared to the UK average, though it remains a useful metric for residents to contextualise their personal risk. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower here than in many other parts of the country, with categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime registering well below national benchmarks. These figures, when viewed in aggregate, highlight the area's consistent performance in maintaining public safety despite the challenges of a transitional month.