Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 12,632, 64 crimes were reported in August 2024, translating to a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 37.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a consistent trend that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile. The breakdown of offences reveals a mix of violent and property-related crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 34.4% of the total (22 incidents) and anti-social behaviour contributing 20.3% (13 incidents). Vehicle crime, though lower than the UK average in some categories, is 56% above the national rate for this category, suggesting localized influences such as traffic patterns or infrastructure. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these figures, particularly as August is a peak holiday month. The presence of tourism and the potential for empty homes during this period could have influenced burglary rates, though the area reported fewer burglaries than expected. The overall pattern is consistent with a small, built-up area within a rural county, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to the area’s lower-than-average crime levels. This context is important for understanding why certain crime types, such as public order offences and shoplifting, appear at different rates compared to larger urban centres.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting, criminal damage, and vehicle crime, with shoplifting rising by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and criminal damage and arson doubling (from 3 to 6). These changes highlight a shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences growing in prominence. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased occupancy in homes during the summer. Vehicle crime, which rose by 50% to 9 incidents, is 56% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be linked to the area’s proximity to major roads or commuter routes. For residents, the 37.8% below UK average overall crime rate remains a key indicator of the area’s safety profile, though specific categories like vehicle crime warrant closer attention. Public order offences also decreased by 40%, from 5 to 3, suggesting a reduction in incidents that may align with the quieter pace of community life outside peak tourist periods.

In August 2024, the crime rate in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green rose slightly to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 3.3% increase from the previous month’s 4.9. This equates to approximately 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that places the area well within the range of typical activity for a built-up area of its size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 197 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 12,632, the area’s crime rate remains 37.8% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime levels. This contrast with the national picture is particularly notable in categories such as vehicle crime, which is 56% above the UK average, suggesting localized factors—such as car ownership or traffic density—may influence this particular category. The relatively low burglary rate, despite August being a peak holiday month, may reflect the area’s character as a small, tightly knit community with fewer vacant properties during the summer.