Hazlemere Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hazlemere's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 69% below the UK average of 7.1. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, a pattern reinforced by its position as a built-up area within Buckinghamshire. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (44.2%), though even this category remains 60% below the UK average. The second most common crime type was public order offences (11.6%), which are 35% below the national rate, while criminal damage and arson (9.3%) and anti-social behaviour (7.0%) also show significant gaps relative to UK averages. Seasonal factors likely contribute to these patterns, with January's post-holiday period and reduced retail activity potentially limiting opportunities for theft and other crimes typically linked to high footfall. The area's overall safety, however, is not without nuance: while violent crimes dominate the local crime mix, their frequency remains markedly lower than in most parts of the UK. This suggests a combination of geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic factors that likely include a relatively stable community environment, limited nightlife, and fewer commercial hubs compared to larger urban centres. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes—such as burglary or vehicle crime—further reinforces the notion that Hazlemere's crime profile is shaped by its character as a smaller, possibly commuter-oriented built-up area where opportunities for certain types of crime are inherently constrained.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in Hazlemere's crime profile, with a 38.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month, reducing their share of total crimes from 44.2% to 44.2% (no change in proportion). This decline, alongside a 50% drop in burglary, suggests a possible seasonal reduction in high-impact crimes. Conversely, other crime increased by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents), a rise that may reflect underreporting or shifts in crime types during the post-holiday period. Shoplifting, which rose from 0 to 1 incident, highlights a rare but notable occurrence in an area where such crimes are typically 84% below the UK average. The crime mix remains heavily skewed toward violence (44.2%) and public order (11.6%), though both categories are significantly below national rates. This contrast between local trends and UK averages underscores Hazlemere's unique safety profile.

Hazlemere's crime rate in January 2025 dropped to 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 20.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.8. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population scale. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 447 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure figure underscores the area's overall safety, though it remains important to note that crime patterns can fluctuate based on local events or temporary factors. The population context further highlights that, with 19,201 residents, even a modest number of incidents can represent significant exposure for individuals, necessitating continued community vigilance.