Buckingham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Buckingham's crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 in May 2025 stands 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting the area's relatively stable environment. This built-up area within Buckinghamshire, which blends residential communities with commercial hubs, exhibits a crime profile shaped by its local character. Violence and sexual offences (34 cases, 42% of total) remain the most prevalent category, yet their rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 26% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (14 cases, 17.3%) and public order offences (8 cases, 9.9%) follow, both significantly underperforming national averages. The seasonal context of May — with its extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising — may partly explain fluctuations in certain crime types, such as the 200% surge in vehicle crime, which could be linked to more cars on the road during warmer weather. However, the overall lower crime rate compared to the UK suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Buckingham's built-up nature, with its mix of retail and residential areas, may also contribute to lower violent crime rates compared to more densely populated urban centres. The data illustrates a combination of local geography and seasonal rhythms, with crime patterns that remain broadly consistent with historical trends in this area.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+200%), criminal damage and arson (+133.3%), and bicycle theft (+100%) compared to April. These jumps, particularly in vehicle crime, may reflect heightened outdoor activity during longer evenings. Conversely, burglary dropped 50% (from 2 to 1), potentially linked to improved local security measures or seasonal shifts in criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences — the most common crime category at 42% of total crimes — remain 26% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This discrepancy could stem from Buckingham's mix of residential and commercial areas, where targeted policing may reduce violent incidents. Bicycle theft surged to 0.1 per 1,000 — 25% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, suggesting a possible vulnerability in local bike storage infrastructure. The 11.1% decline in public order offences (from 9 to 8) aligns with the season's milder weather, which may reduce rowdy behaviour in outdoor spaces.

Buckingham's crime rate in May 2025 rose 28.6% compared to April's 3.9 per 1,000, reaching 5.0 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, remains 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day — a figure that, while not alarmingly high, reflects the area's unique balance of residential stability and commercial activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests most residents experience minimal direct contact with crime. This contrasts with larger urban centres where daily crime frequencies are typically higher. The population-scaled perspective highlights Buckingham's relatively safe environment, though the rise from April may indicate shifting patterns linked to May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. The absence of a UK daily crime comparison underscores the need for localised interpretation, as Buckingham's built-up area context differs from national averages that include more densely populated regions.