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

In October 2023, Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green maintained a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, 37.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This consistent performance highlights the area’s generally secure environment, though seasonal factors may have influenced specific trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.9% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (15.9%) and anti-social behaviour (14.3%). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up rural district within Buckinghamshire, where lower population density and community-oriented policing likely contribute to the relatively low crime rate. The dominance of violence and sexual offences over property crimes contrasts with some urban centres, where theft and burglary are more prevalent. Seasonal context plays a role in this pattern: October’s shorter days and Halloween activities may heighten opportunities for certain types of crime. Vehicle crime, while lower than the UK average in some categories, still showed a 54% increase compared to the national rate, due to local infrastructure or commuter traffic. The area’s low crime rate is further supported by its position in Buckinghamshire, where rural and semi-rural communities often experience lower crime levels than densely populated urban areas. These factors collectively suggest that the area’s crime profile is shaped by both its geographic context and the effectiveness of local policing strategies.

October 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Anti-social behaviour increased by 80% compared to September, rising from five to nine incidents. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween period, which can contribute to increased public interactions and alcohol-related incidents. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 23.1%, dropping from 13 to 10. This decline could reflect reduced traffic during the month or seasonal changes in commuter patterns. The area’s violent crime rate also remained lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.7 per 1,000 residents—34.9% below the national rate. However, vehicle crime stood out as a category significantly above the UK average, with 0.8 per 1,000 residents compared to the UK’s 0.5. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s proximity to roads or parking facilities, though further data would be needed to confirm. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour offers a clear insight into local safety concerns during the month.

Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green's crime rate rose slightly in October 2023 compared to September, increasing from 4.8 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents—a 3.3% upward shift. This small rise contrasts with the area’s broader trend of remaining well below the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s generally secure environment. On a monthly exposure basis, the data shows that over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 201 residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which underscores the area’s relative safety despite the slight month-on-month increase. The population context further highlights that, with 12,632 residents, the total of 63 crimes represents a manageable burden compared to larger urban centres. The slight uptick in October may be attributed to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity, though the overall crime picture remains stable.