Buckingham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Buckingham’s crime profile in October 2025 reveals a striking divergence from the UK average, with a total crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents — 58.4% below the national benchmark. This unusually low rate is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which stood at 1.3 per 1,000, 51% below the UK average of 2.7. The area’s crime mix is dominated by violent crimes (40.4% of total), followed by other theft (15.4%) and public order offences (11.5%). These patterns align with Buckingham’s character as a historically stable built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime. Seasonal factors also appear relevant: with clocks going back and Halloween approaching, the extended evening darkness may have influenced public order incidents, though overall rates remain well below UK averages. Property crimes, while accounting for 34.6% of total offences, are also lower than the UK average for similar categories, suggesting effective local policing or environmental deterrents. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) — 76% below the UK average — further underscores the area’s relatively harmonious social environment. This combination of factors illustrates a community where crime prevention efforts, geographic stability, and seasonal awareness appear to intersect effectively.

October 2025 saw significant shifts in Buckingham’s crime profile, with several categories showing marked changes compared to September. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 54.5% (from 11 to 5 incidents), likely reflecting the impact of local initiatives or seasonal factors such as reduced social gatherings as Halloween approached. Conversely, other crime surged by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents), highlighting a sudden emergence of previously unreported offences. Other theft also rose by 60% (from 5 to 8), possibly linked to increased retail activity during the pre-Christmas shopping period. Public order offences increased by 20% (from 5 to 6), which may be partially explained by Halloween-related disturbances. Violence and sexual offences — the largest single category — fell by 38.2% (from 34 to 21), a decline consistent with the area’s long-term trend of lower violent crime rates. This drop contrasts sharply with the UK average for the category, where rates remain 51% higher. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 6 to 3), due to improved community engagement or heightened awareness around property protection. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic interplay between local initiatives and external factors, with some trends aligning with national patterns and others diverging significantly.

Buckingham’s October 2025 crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 29.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.6, reflecting a sustained downward trajectory. This decline places the area’s monthly exposure at a rate of one reported crime for every 309 residents — a figure that, while modest, highlights the low probability of encountering crime in daily life. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that, when contextualised against the population of 16,080, suggests a highly manageable level of criminal activity. Comparing this to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Buckingham’s performance is starkly superior, with the gap widening across multiple categories. For instance, the rate of anti-social behaviour in Buckingham is 76% below the UK average, a disparity that may be attributed to the area’s smaller population and stronger community networks. The previous month’s rate of 4.6 per 1,000 indicates a consistent trend of improvement, though the October figures suggest this momentum has accelerated. Residents living in Buckingham are thus far more likely to experience a crime-free month than the average UK resident, with the area’s crime profile offering a compelling contrast to national statistics. This comparison underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the unique demographic characteristics of the built-up area, where lower population density and community engagement likely play a significant role in maintaining low crime levels.