Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, placing the area 40.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects the area's generally safe environment, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a mixed picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.0% of all crimes, followed by public order offences (15.1%) and shoplifting (13.2%). The area's crime profile is shaped by its character as a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where seasonal factors like the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall typically influence crime patterns. January's shorter days and colder weather may have contributed to a decline in outdoor crimes, consistent with the 13.0% month-on-month drop in overall crime rates. However, the rise in public order offences and burglary suggests that local dynamics, such as temporary increases in social activity or changes in community behaviour, may have played a role. The area's performance against UK averages is notable: violence and sexual offences are 44% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 59% below. These figures highlight the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts, though the sharp increase in burglary indicates areas for further attention. The overall crime rate remains well within the UK's lower quartile, suggesting that the area's infrastructure, policing, and community engagement strategies are likely contributing to its comparatively low levels of crime.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in burglary, which saw a 200% increase from 1 to 3 incidents in January. This jump, while significant, remains well below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000). Concurrently, public order offences rose by 166.7%, from 3 to 8 incidents, marking the largest proportional increase across all crime categories. This rise may be linked to the post-holiday period, which can see increased public gatherings and social interactions in the area. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 25%, from 24 to 18 incidents, a drop that aligns with the area's overall trend of being 44% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 66.7%, from 3 to 5 incidents, though this remains 59% below the UK average. The decrease in other theft (-50%) and criminal damage and arson (-60%) suggests that some crime types may have been impacted by seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during colder months.

Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 13.0% decrease from December's 4.8 per 1,000. This marks the lowest monthly rate recorded in the area since at least 2023. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 238 residents, a statistic that underscores the area's comparative safety. With a population of 12,632, this monthly exposure rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. The decline from December appears consistent with seasonal patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the increase in burglary and public order offences suggests that local factors, such as changes in community activity or temporary disruptions, may have played a role.