Haddenham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 6,501 residents, Haddenham's 23 reported crimes in August 2025 equate to a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 people — 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's relative safety, though the data reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.8% of all crimes (11 incidents), making them the most prevalent category. Public order offences followed at 13.0% (3 incidents), while shoplifting and criminal damage each contributed 8.7% (2 incidents). The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month with increased tourism and potentially more empty homes — may partly explain patterns in property crime. The town's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 41% below the UK average, but possession of weapons (0.2 per 1,000) is 122% above the national figure. This mix of below-average violent crime and above-average weapons-related incidents suggests a combination of local factors, including the influence of a built-up area with retail and community hubs that may contribute to specific offence types. The overall low rate, however, aligns with Haddenham's character as a small, relatively stable community within Buckinghamshire, where crime is infrequent but not absent.

August saw a sharp increase in possession of weapons, with one incident reported (a 100% month-on-month rise). This contrasts with a 40% decline in public order offences, which fell from five to three. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (47.8% of total), decreased slightly by 8.3% from 12 to 11 incidents. The town's violent crime rate is 41% below the UK average (1.7 vs 2.9 per 1,000), but the spike in weapons possession — which is 122% above the UK average (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000) — raises specific concerns. Shoplifting and criminal damage both doubled from July, though they remain 52% and 49% below UK rates respectively. These shifts suggest a mix of localised tensions and seasonal factors, with the latter potentially linked to August's peak holiday period and increased foot traffic in retail areas.

Haddenham's crime rate in August 2025 rose slightly to 3.5 per 1,000 residents from 3.4 in July, a 4.7% increase. This equates to roughly one crime reported per day across the built-up area's 6,501 residents. On a monthly basis, this means one crime occurred for approximately every 283 residents — a figure that contextualises the risk in human terms. While the overall rate remains 56.8% below the UK average, the rise in possession of weapons (+100%) and shoplifting (+100%) suggests emerging trends that may reflect seasonal or local factors. The daily crime figure, though low, highlights the persistent presence of crime in a small community where even minor incidents are visible. For residents, this translates to a manageable level of risk, but the increase in specific categories warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Haddenham's crime profile remains significantly safer than the national average, though small fluctuations are expected in a town of this size.