Buckingham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a resident of Buckingham, the crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 people in January 2026 translates to a 1-in-240 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate is 38.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower risk profile compared to the national context. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.8% of all reports—nearly double the share of the second most common category, other theft (13.4%). This imbalance suggests that interpersonal crime remains a focal concern for local residents, even as the overall rate remains well below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern, as January’s post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days may diminish opportunities for property crimes while leaving social interactions more concentrated in indoor spaces. The relatively low rate of property crime (20 incidents, or 29.9% of the total) compared to violent crime (30 incidents, 44.8%) aligns with Buckingham’s character as a largely rural area with a smaller, more tightly knit population. This dynamic may reduce opportunities for opportunistic theft but does not eliminate risks associated with interpersonal conflict, which appears to be a persistent factor in the local crime picture.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary, possession of weapons, and other crime each doubling from their December levels, while drugs-related incidents fell by half. This contrast highlights the volatility of certain categories: the 100% increase in burglary may reflect seasonal transitions, as colder weather and shorter days could drive more indoor-focused criminal activity. Meanwhile, the 50% drop in drugs-related crimes could indicate temporary disruptions in supply chains or enforcement efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained below the UK average, with their rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents (24% below the UK norm) suggesting that local factors—such as the area’s rural nature or demographic composition—may mitigate risks in this category. Anti-social behaviour. from December, still remained 57% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the community’s smaller size and stronger social cohesion. For residents, the daily crime count of two incidents provides a tangible reference point: over the course of a typical day, one in 8,040 residents (16,080 total population) would experience a reported crime, illustrating how low the local rate remains despite the month’s fluctuations.

Buckingham’s crime rate in January 2026 rose 15.5% from December’s 3.6 per 1,000, marking a modest upward trend in the context of its historically low overall rate. However, this increase still leaves the area 38.2% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the persistent safety advantages of smaller, rural communities. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day—a figure that, while not negligible, is far below the national average when scaled to Buckingham’s population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 240 residents, a statistic that may help residents contextualise their personal risk. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when compared to larger urban areas, where the same number of crimes would likely affect a much smaller proportion of the population. The population context further clarifies these numbers: with 16,080 residents, Buckingham’s relatively sparse density may contribute to both lower crime rates and more pronounced fluctuations in specific categories. For example, the 100% increase in burglary could be more easily detected in a smaller community, where each incident represents a larger share of the overall crime picture. These dynamics illustrate how the area’s unique demographic and geographic profile shapes the interpretation of crime statistics, even as they remain firmly within the bounds of a safer-than-average local environment.