Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2023, Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green maintained a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.3% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to a relatively low risk for individuals, with one reported crime occurring for roughly every 162 residents over the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents, followed by vehicle crime (28.2%) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). These figures suggest a mix of personal and property-related concerns, with the area’s performance in violent crime being 24% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July — peak summer, schools out, and festival activity — may have influenced the crime profile, though the overall decline in anti-social behaviour by 60% compared to June indicates positive trends. Vehicle crime, however, remains a persistent issue, with a rate 254% above the UK average, likely tied to the area’s infrastructure or transportation patterns. This highlights a need for targeted measures to address vehicle-related incidents while maintaining the progress seen in reducing anti-social behaviour. The data underscores that, despite specific challenges, the area’s crime picture remains significantly more favourable than the national average, offering residents a sense of security relative to broader UK trends.

July 2023 witnessed a 100% increase in drugs-related crimes, with two incidents reported compared to zero in June, indicating a sudden spike in this category. This shift contrasts sharply with the 60% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 10 to 4 cases, possibly reflecting the impact of summer festivals or increased community engagement. Vehicle crime remained a standout issue, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 — 254% above the UK average — suggesting a local vulnerability linked to car ownership or parking patterns. The drop in public order offences by 50% and shoplifting by 67% compared to the UK average indicates areas where the area performs well. These variations highlight the need for targeted interventions, such as enhanced vehicle security measures, while celebrating the success in reducing anti-social behaviour. Residents may find the 60% decline in anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as it suggests local efforts to address community issues are bearing fruit.

July 2023 saw an 11.5% decrease in the crime rate compared to the previous month, bringing the rate to 6.2 per 1,000 residents from 7.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typically lower crime rates observed during summer months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 12,632. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 162 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively safe environment for residents. This statistic, when contextualised against the UK average, highlights the area’s performance as 25.3% below the national rate. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the presence of specific crime types like vehicle crime, the overall risk to individuals remains comparatively low. This contrast between specific crime categories and the broader trend underscores the importance of focusing on targeted issues rather than the total rate alone.