Gerrards Cross Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,247, the 36 crimes reported in Gerrards Cross during November 2024 equate to a rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents—34.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This relatively low rate places the area in the safer tier of UK built-up areas, though the breakdown of crime types reveals specific vulnerabilities. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.6% of all incidents, with 11 recorded cases. This category is 42% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a possible connection to the area’s smaller scale and community-focused environment. Burglary, however, stood out as a significant outlier, with seven incidents reported—223% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect the presence of residential properties in the built-up area, where higher-than-average burglary rates could indicate gaps in local security measures. Shoplifting also rose slightly, contributing 16.7% of total crimes, a figure 16% above the UK average. This trend may align with the timing of Black Friday shopping, which could have drawn more foot traffic to local retailers. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, darker evenings, and the transition into the holiday season—may have influenced both violent and property crime patterns. While the overall crime rate remains low, the spike in violent offences and the high burglary rate highlight areas for targeted local action.

November 2024 saw a 57.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from seven to 11 incidents—a jump that may partly reflect the timing of Bonfire Night and the start of the holiday shopping season. Burglary rates also rose by 40%, with seven incidents recorded, placing the area 223% above the UK average for this category. This stark divergence from national trends could indicate a unique vulnerability in local property security, linked to the area’s built-up character and proximity to retail hubs. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 50%, from four to two incidents, a decline that may align with reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. Other theft also fell by 50%, from two to three incidents, though this category remains below the UK average. These shifts highlight a mixed picture, where violent crime rises alongside a relative decrease in property-related offences.

In November 2024, Gerrards Cross recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 5.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a potential stabilization in local crime patterns, though seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the post-Black Friday shopping period may have influenced reporting. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 201 residents, placing the area among the lowest risk regions in the UK for monthly exposure. When scaled to the population of 7,247, the 36 crimes reported represent less than 0.5% of the total population, a statistic that may offer reassurance to residents but also underscores the need for continued vigilance in areas with higher-than-average burglary rates.