Hazlemere Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hazlemere's September 2024 crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 77.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. This built-up area within Buckinghamshire recorded 32 total crimes, with violent and sexual offences making up nearly half of all incidents (15 cases, or 46.9% of the total). The crime profile reflects a mix of local characteristics and seasonal influences, with the start of the academic year potentially shaping patterns. Violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average for this category, remain the most common crime type in the area, a dynamic that may be tied to the community's structure and demographics. Other theft (5 incidents) and public order offences (3 incidents) accounted for a further 25% of total crimes, though both categories remained well below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of September — back-to-school activity, shorter evenings, and the beginning of term — may have influenced the crime mix, with certain types of crime becoming less frequent as daily routines shifted. For instance, the drop in anti-social behaviour (from seven to two incidents, a 71.4% decrease) could be linked to the return of students to structured environments. Meanwhile, the 100% increase in theft from the person (from zero to one incident) highlights a sudden shift in criminal activity that requires further observation. The overall low crime rate, combined with the area's low-density built-up nature, suggests a community profile that differs significantly from more urban or high-traffic regions. Residents may find the daily crime rate of approximately one incident per day a useful metric for contextualising local risk, though direct links between specific factors and crime trends. The month-on-month decline in crime rates, while notable, should be viewed alongside broader seasonal patterns rather than as a definitive indicator of long-term change.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, with one incident reported compared to none in August. This sharp rise, though unexplained by the data, may be linked to the start of the academic year and increased foot traffic in public areas. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 71.4% (from seven to two incidents), and burglary and vehicle crime each dropped by 50.0%, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes tied to seasonal changes. The area's rate for violent crimes (0.8 per 1,000) is 69% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect Hazlemere's character as a low-density built-up zone with limited nightlife or commercial activity. The decrease in anti-social behaviour could be connected to the return of students to structured environments. The proportion of violent crimes (46.9% of total incidents) remains significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), indicating a distinct local profile. Residents may find the daily crime rate of one incident per day a useful benchmark for understanding local risk.

Hazlemere's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a marked decline from August's 2.6 per 1,000 — a 34.5% reduction. This drop aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as shorter evenings and the start of the academic year may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that translates to a low frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 600 residents, underscoring the sparse nature of incidents in this built-up area. Given Hazlemere's population of 19,201, even modest changes in crime rates can be observed as absolute numbers, highlighting the importance of context in interpreting local statistics. The monthly exposure remains significantly lower than the UK average, though the area's demographic profile — a low-density built-up zone with limited nightlife or commercial activity — likely contributes to its consistently low crime rates compared to more densely populated regions. The transition into autumn may have played a role in reducing opportunistic crimes.