Gerrards Cross Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gerrards Cross, a built-up area in Buckinghamshire, recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in February 2025 — 35.8% below the UK average of 6.7. This places the area firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum. increase from the previous month’s 3.3. The most common crimes were 'other theft' (19.4% of total), 'criminal damage and arson' (12.9%), and 'shoplifting' (12.9%), with the latter category seeing a 50% drop from January. Seasonal context suggests that February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have influenced crime patterns, though the sharp rise in 'other theft' and public order offences indicates other factors at play. The area’s crime profile reflects a mix of residential and commercial characteristics, with lower rates of violent crime compared to the UK average (violence and sexual offences at 0.4 per 1,000, 83% below the UK figure). This contrast with higher-than-average rates for 'other theft' and 'criminal damage and arson' may indicate vulnerabilities in property security or localised tensions. The low overall rate aligns with Gerrards Cross’s likely status as a relatively affluent, low-density built-up area with limited industrial or nightlife activity, though the winter months may have altered usual patterns. For residents, the data underscores the importance of securing personal property in light of the spike in 'other theft', while the overall safety profile remains reassuring compared to national benchmarks.

February 2025 saw a sharp increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from 1 to 6 — a 500% surge — the largest single-category jump. This was accompanied by a 300% rise in criminal damage and arson, and a similar increase in public order offences, both climbing from 1 to 4. These spikes contrast with notable declines in violence and sexual offences (down 50%) and shoplifting (down 50%), suggesting shifts in criminal activity patterns. The area’s 'other theft' rate of 0.8 per 1,000 was 74% above the UK average, while 'anti-social behaviour' fell 38% below the national figure. This mix of trends — a sharp rise in property-related crimes and a drop in violent crime — may reflect seasonal factors, with winter months seeing increased indoor activity potentially driving thefts, while reduced outdoor gatherings lower violence. For residents, the 500% rise in 'other theft' underscores the need for vigilance in securing personal property, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or retail presence.

Gerrards Cross recorded 31 total crimes in February 2025, translating to 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents — a 29.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.3. While this rise is notable, the area remains significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 28-day month, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its built-up, possibly commuter-oriented character. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents, a figure that contextualises the exposure in terms of population scale. This monthly aggregate highlights the area’s relatively low crime burden compared to national benchmarks, though the increase from January suggests potential seasonal or localised factors at play, such as fluctuating activity in retail or public spaces during the pre-spring period.