Haddenham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) recorded a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, placing it 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked a continuation of the area’s consistently low crime profile, reflecting the characteristics of a small built-up area within a predominantly rural county. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35% of all reported incidents (7 cases), followed by other theft (20%) and anti-social behaviour (15%). These figures align with patterns observed in similar low-density urban areas, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity contribute to lower crime rates. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the crime profile: as October brings shorter evenings and the Halloween period, the reduction in daylight may have contributed to a slight uptick in anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, saw a notable drop compared to earlier in the year, possibly reflecting the impact of local initiatives or seasonal lulls in certain activities. The overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that Haddenham’s relatively isolated location and small population size likely play a role in maintaining this trend. However, the data also highlights the need for vigilance in specific areas, such as the 72% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average, which may indicate effective policing in retail zones or lower foot traffic during the month.

October 2024 saw a 41.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 12 cases in September to 7. This decline, combined with a 50% reduction in public order offences, suggests a possible seasonal easing of tensions or increased community engagement during the month. Conversely, drug-related crimes surged by 100%, rising from 1 to 2 cases, while possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson both doubled from zero to 1 case each. These increases, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging issues requiring attention. The category of violence and sexual offences remains 59% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 61% below the UK rate (1.3 per 1,000). Other theft (0.6 per 1,000) is 7% above the UK average, a minor deviation that could reflect local retail patterns or targeted activity. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 16.5% month-on-month drop in overall crime rates, indicating that Haddenham remains one of the safest areas in the UK despite the small upticks in specific categories.

Haddenham’s crime rate in October 2024 (3.1 per 1,000) marked a 16.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000, reinforcing its position as a low-crime area. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 325 residents. This statistic provides a tangible sense of scale for local residents: over the course of October, the likelihood of encountering a crime was roughly 1 in 325, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. When compared to the national context, Haddenham’s overall safety profile is starkly evident, with its crime rate remaining 61.7% below the UK average. This gap is particularly pronounced in categories like violence and sexual offences (59% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (61% below). However, the area’s slightly higher rate of other theft (7% above the UK average) suggests that localized factors—such as retail activity or foot traffic—may influence specific crime types. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the rarity of crime in Haddenham: with just 6,501 residents, the small number of incidents (20 total) highlights the effectiveness of local policing and the community’s collective approach to safety.