Gerrards Cross Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gerrards Cross, a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, recorded a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents in May 2025—60.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents (11 cases). This category's rate of 1.5 per 1,000 was 47% below the UK average, reflecting the area's generally low levels of violent crime. Shoplifting followed with 17.4% of incidents (4 cases), though it remained 10% below the UK average. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated levels of violence and public order offences. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime were relatively low (8.7% each), the doubling of burglary cases from zero to two incidents marked a notable shift. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between the area's typically safe environment and the influence of seasonal factors that drive certain crime types. This contrast with the UK average underscores Gerrards Cross's position as a relatively low-crime built-up area, despite the occasional spikes in specific categories.

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in May 2025, making up 47.8% of all reported incidents. This category saw a 47% deficit compared to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Shoplifting experienced a dramatic surge, rising from one to four incidents—a 300% increase—though it still remained 10% below the UK average. Burglary and other theft categories both doubled from zero to two incidents, marking their first recorded presence in the data set. These increases may partly explain the 53.1% rise in the overall crime rate compared to April. The property crime share dropped to 34.8% (10 incidents) while violent crime rose to 47.8% (11 incidents), reflecting a shift in the crime mix. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly noteworthy, given the area's typically low property crime rates.

Gerrards Cross recorded 23 total crimes in May 2025, translating to one reported crime for every 315 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure places the area well within the lower end of national benchmarks for built-up areas of similar size. When compared to April 2025, the crime rate rose from 2.1 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 53.1% increase. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day across the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's low overall rate. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average, with 60.5% fewer crimes per 1,000 people. This contrast is particularly stark when considering the UK average of 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, highlighting the area's consistent safety profile despite seasonal fluctuations. The daily crime count, while a local metric, underscores the manageable nature of crime in Gerrards Cross relative to larger urban centres.