Haddenham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Haddenham’s September 2024 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 51.9% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s overall safety profile, though the breakdown of crime types reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 50% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—27% below the UK average. Other theft followed at 12.5% of total crimes, while Public order and Anti-social behaviour each contributed 8.3%. The seasonal context of September, with back-to-school activities and the start of university term, may have influenced patterns, though the absence of a direct link to violent crime spikes suggests other factors. For instance, the low rate of Shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) is 71% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area’s relatively sparse retail presence compared to larger urban centres. Meanwhile, the low rate of Vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) aligns with Haddenham’s likely character as a low-density built-up area, where parking is less concentrated. The overall crime profile, while broadly safe, highlights the need for targeted vigilance in categories like Other theft, which saw a dramatic rise. These dynamics illustrate a combination of local geography and seasonal rhythms, with the area’s low population density and limited commercial hubs likely contributing to its consistently below-average crime rates.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 200% rise in Other theft, jumping from one incident to three. This spike, though not reflected in the UK average for the category (0.5 per 1,000), highlights a local anomaly. Concurrently, Drugs and Vehicle crime each increased by 100%, rising from zero to one incident. These shifts contrast with a 33.3% decline in Public order offences, which fell from three to two. Haddenham’s rate for Violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) remains 27% below the UK average, despite the category accounting for half of all recorded crimes. The area’s performance on other metrics is equally striking: Anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) is 74% below the UK average, and Shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) is 71% below. Such disparities suggest that while certain categories are low, others, like Other theft, are experiencing uncharacteristic growth. For residents, the most immediate concern is the surge in Other theft, a category that typically accounts for 0.5 per 1,000 incidents nationally but saw a sharp local spike.

Haddenham's crime rate in September 2024 rose by 33.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.8 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period—a figure that, while low, underscores the need for consistent monitoring. When scaled to the population of 6,501, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 271 residents. This ratio places Haddenham well within the lower end of the UK’s crime spectrum, with its overall rate 51.9% below the national average. The population context further illustrates the area’s relatively low risk profile: even with the month-on-month rise, the total number of crimes (24) remains small in absolute terms. Such figures suggest that while local factors may have temporarily influenced crime patterns, the broader trend remains one of safety compared to other parts of the country.