Hazlemere Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Hazlemere’s crime profile in February 2026 reveals a distinct balance of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences making up nearly 37% of all reported crimes. This proportion is higher than the UK average for the same category, which stands at 2.3 per 1,000 residents. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents is 56.2% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, highlighting a broader pattern of lower-than-average crime density. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle theft account for 29.5% of total incidents, the dominance of violent offences suggests a different dynamic compared to other parts of the country. This balance may partly explain the area’s unique position within Buckinghamshire, where built-up areas often see higher rates of interpersonal crime due to concentrated populations and social interactions. Seasonal context also plays a role: as a winter month with low outdoor activity, February typically sees a pre-spring lull in certain types of crime, such as shoplifting and public order offences. However, the prominence of violent crime in this month contrasts with the usual seasonal trends, indicating potential factors such as indoor gatherings or increased tensions during colder periods. The breakdown of crime types underscores a need to consider both environmental and social influences, as the area’s relatively low crime rate coexists with a higher proportion of violent incidents compared to national averages.

February 2026 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with burglary surging by 300% from two incidents in the previous month to eight. This spike, while still below the UK average for burglary (0.2 per 1,000), raises questions about localized factors such as seasonal fluctuations in home security or temporary vulnerabilities. Other theft also rose by 66.7%, moving from three to five incidents, while vehicle crime increased by 50% to three reported cases. These upward trends contrast with declines in shoplifting (50% drop) and other crime (25% decrease), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 37% of total crimes—remains striking, particularly given the UK average for this category is 57% lower. This divergence may reflect Hazlemere’s specific social dynamics, such as the presence of a mixed-use built-up area where residential and commercial spaces intersect. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (56% below), accounted for 13% of all crimes, indicating ongoing challenges in community management. Residents may find the burglary statistics particularly relevant, as the 300% increase could signal a need for heightened awareness around property security during winter months.

Hazlemere’s crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents in February 2026 represents a 20.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000. This upward trend, while modest, underscores the volatility of monthly crime statistics in a built-up area with a population of 19,201 residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that appears relatively low when contextualized against the UK’s broader crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 356 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Hazlemere among the safer areas in the UK. However, this aggregate statistic masks variations in specific crime types, such as the significant rise in burglary and other theft. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the area’s success in maintaining a crime rate well below the UK average, despite the 20.1% monthly increase. For residents, this means that while crime is not entirely absent, the frequency of incidents remains manageable compared to national benchmarks. The contrast between Hazlemere’s overall safety and the elevated proportion of violent crime further illustrates the complexity of local crime patterns, where lower rates of property offences coexist with higher rates of interpersonal violence.