Buckingham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Buckingham during June 2025 reveals a distinct pattern that contrasts with national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.7% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category. This was followed by public order offences (11.1%) and criminal damage and arson (9.9%), creating a profile where interpersonal and disorder-related crimes dominate over property crimes. The overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places Buckingham 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a significant gap that highlights the area's relative safety. This lower rate is consistent with the characteristics of a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: June marks the start of summer, a period when tourism begins to rise in nearby rural areas, though this does not seem to have directly impacted Buckingham's crime statistics. The dominance of violence and sexual offences over property crimes suggests a focus on addressing public safety concerns, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or social interaction. The rate of violent crime in Buckingham is 27% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's demographic makeup or the effectiveness of local crime prevention initiatives. However, the presence of public order offences at a rate 2% above the UK average indicates that disorder-related incidents remain a challenge, even in a low-crime environment. These findings illustrate a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Buckingham's crime profile offering insights into how urban and semi-urban areas manage safety differently.

June 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences and 'other crime' both increasing by 100% compared to the previous month. This jump, from zero to two incidents each, may reflect seasonal shifts or localized factors. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both declined—anti-social behaviour fell by 42.9% (from 14 to 8 incidents), and shoplifting dropped by 25% (from 8 to 6). These decreases could indicate the effectiveness of local policing efforts or the natural ebb of summer-related disturbances. The balance of crime types also reveals a marked divergence from the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Buckingham are 27% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 65% below. This suggests a unique local profile, where violent crime is comparatively lower but public order issues remain a persistent concern.

Buckingham's crime rate remained stable at 5.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no immediate spikes or dips in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the low overall rate relative to the UK average. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 199 residents over the course of the month—a rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. The population context further highlights the significance of this statistic: with 16,080 residents, the monthly exposure to crime remains minimal, reinforcing Buckingham's position as a low-crime built-up area within Buckinghamshire. These figures, while modest, provide residents with a clear sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, particularly in comparison to broader UK trends.