Haddenham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Haddenham’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 50% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area’s generally low crime profile, though the month’s data reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all crimes, with 11 incidents reported. This category’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 32% below the UK average, a contrast to the 30% above UK levels seen in 'other theft' cases, which rose sharply. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail activity—may partly explain the lower outdoor crime rates, though the surge in violent incidents suggests other factors at play. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 35% above the UK average, indicating a persistent vulnerability in this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting, which fell by 50% from the previous month, aligns with the expected decline in foot traffic during the early part of the year. These trends, though modest in scale, reflect the interplay between local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and broader regional crime dynamics.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2026 was the 300% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from one to four incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (30% above), suggests a sudden shift in criminal activity. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 120%, from five to 11, marking a stark contrast to the previous month’s figures. This increase may partly explain the overall crime rate’s jump, despite the area’s continued performance below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, from two to one incident, a decrease consistent with the post-holiday period’s reduced retail footfall. Possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, from zero to one incident, a category that is 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These shifts underscore the volatility of local crime patterns and the need for targeted awareness.

Haddenham’s crime rate in January 2026 rose by 82.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 1.9 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still well below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, highlights a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear low but reflects the small population of 6,501. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 296 residents—a rate that, while modest, underscores the importance of consistent local monitoring. The population context further illustrates that even a small number of incidents can represent a meaningful proportion of the community, particularly when considering the relatively low baseline of crime in Haddenham compared to the UK as a whole.