Gerrards Cross Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Gerrards Cross, there were 5.2 reported crimes in October 2024 — a figure 35.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective underscores the area’s relatively low risk profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (18.4% of total), shoplifting (18.4%), and burglary (13.2%). These figures suggest a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related incidents, typical of a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. Seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween likely influenced patterns. Violent crime rates were 63% below the UK average, a stark contrast to shoplifting (39% above) and burglary (112% above). The latter two categories may reflect local characteristics, such as the presence of retail spaces and the relatively small scale of the built-up area, which could make homes more vulnerable to targeted burglaries. Overall, the crime profile illustrates a community where crime remains low but not absent, with specific categories requiring continued attention.

October saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from zero to five incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the area’s elevated burglary rate compared to the UK average. Shoplifting incidents decreased by 22.2% from nine to seven, a drop that aligns with the UK’s generally lower shoplifting rates. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson surged by 200%, increasing from one to three incidents — a sharp rise that could reflect seasonal factors like Halloween, when property is often left unattended. Drug-related crimes also doubled, moving from zero to one incident. The breakdown shows that while violent crime (18.4% of total) and property crime (57.9%) dominate, anti-social behaviour and public order offences fell significantly below UK averages, suggesting effective community management of these issues.

Gerrards Cross maintained a stable crime rate in October 2024, with 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents — the same as September. This consistency suggests no sudden spikes or dips in criminal activity during the month. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that translates to a low-frequency experience for residents. When considering the population of 7,247, the monthly exposure means that one crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents over the course of the month. This rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with 38 total crimes, the density of incidents remains manageable for a community of this size, particularly when considering the area’s character as a mixed-use built-up area with limited high-density residential zones.