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

For residents of Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green, the crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in July 2025 translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes per 12,632 people. This figure is 47.7% below the UK average of 8.6, underscoring the area’s comparative safety. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (36.8% of total), followed by public order (17.5%) and criminal damage (12.3%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: with schools closed and festivals in full swing, public spaces may have seen heightened activity. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, are 44% below the UK average, a statistic consistent with the area’s small, close-knit community dynamics. However, the surge in public order crimes—up 233% from June—suggests localized pressures that may relate to summer events or transient populations. The absence of significant property crime (only 32% of total crimes) contrasts with national trends, where property offences often dominate, reflecting the area’s low-density housing and limited commercial zones. These patterns highlight how geography and seasonal rhythms shape local crime profiles, even within a generally safe environment.

July marked a 233.3% increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 10 incidents. This jump may partly explain the 14.9% overall decline in crime rates, as transient crowds from festivals or events could have concentrated incidents in specific areas. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 68.8% (from 16 to 5), likely reflecting the summer break and reduced youth presence in local spaces. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents sits 44% below the UK average of 3.0, a contrast to the 25% increase in possession of weapons offences compared to the national average. Shoplifting dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), due to seasonal retail patterns or increased security measures during peak tourist times.

In July 2025, Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 14.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.3. This decline aligns with the quieter rhythm of summer evenings, though festivals and events may have introduced pockets of increased activity. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population and relatively sparse density compared to urban centres. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 222 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises risk in everyday terms. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which sees 1 in roughly 116 residents affected annually. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s inherent safety, though the 233% surge in public order crimes suggests localized spikes that warrant attention without overgeneralization.