Haddenham Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Haddenham’s crime profile in February 2024, accounting for 47.4% of the 19 total reported incidents, a figure that underscores the area’s distinct crime dynamics compared to the UK average. With a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—59.2% below the national average of 7.1 per 1,000—Haddenham continues to illustrate a pattern of significantly lower violent crime rates, particularly in categories such as violence (1.4 per 1,000, 44% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000, 71% below UK average). This low rate of violent crime may be influenced by the area’s character as a relatively small, built-up town within Buckinghamshire, where community cohesion and limited nightlife could contribute to reduced opportunities for such offences. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as February’s typically low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have limited interactions that could escalate into violent incidents. While property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary remained rare, their presence at 5.3% of total crimes suggests a need for continued vigilance in retail and residential areas. The overall crime picture for Haddenham in February aligns with its historical trend of maintaining lower-than-average rates, particularly in violent crime categories, though the rise in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions in this specific area.

February 2024 saw a notable 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from one to two, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes or localized events. Shoplifting and burglary also rose sharply, both increasing from zero to one incident, though these remain rare compared to the UK average. Conversely, other theft dropped by 83.3%, and criminal damage and arson fell by 80%, suggesting a temporary lull in property-related crimes. Violent crimes, however, remained well below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, with Haddenham’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000 marking a 44% deficit. This contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling property crimes illustrates a shifting crime mix, with interpersonal disputes possibly playing a larger role than economic crimes. The data also highlights the area’s consistently low rates of theft from the person, which is 18% below the UK average, indicating a possible effectiveness of local prevention efforts or a lower density of high-risk environments such as crowded public spaces.

Haddenham’s February 2024 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 34.5% decrease from the previous month’s 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained period of relative safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 29-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 342 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that contextualises the rarity of criminal activity in Haddenham. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant for residents, as it highlights the area’s consistently low crime levels even against the backdrop of a winter month, which typically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for certain types of crime. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces Haddenham’s position as an area with markedly lower crime rates, particularly in categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour, which are both significantly below national benchmarks.