Buckinghamshire Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Buckinghamshire’s November 2023 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places it 28% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area’s consistently lower-than-national crime profile. The breakdown of crimes reveals a dominance of violence and sexual offences (38.1% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (8.6%) and vehicle crime (8.4%). These figures align with the area’s mix of urban and rural landscapes, where high streets and transport hubs may contribute to specific offence types. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced certain trends, such as the 38.1% share of violent crimes, which may be partially explained by increased social interactions in public spaces. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences in Buckinghamshire (2.0 per 1,000) is 23% below the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect effective local policing, community initiatives, or demographic factors such as lower population density in certain areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 52% below the UK average, linked to community cohesion efforts or lower levels of transient populations. Vehicle crime, which matches the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), may be influenced by the area’s road networks and commuter patterns. These data points collectively illustrate a crime profile shaped by both local characteristics and broader national trends, with Buckinghamshire maintaining a position of relative safety compared to the rest of the UK.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns across Buckinghamshire, with increases in drug-related incidents (+34.9%), other crimes (+53.7%), and possession of weapons (+43.8%) compared to October. These rises may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the approach of the festive period, which often correlates with increased illicit activity. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 51.6% (from 31 to 15), a decline that could reflect heightened awareness or enforcement around key locations. Public order offences also fell by 21.4%, influenced by the darker evenings of November and reduced foot traffic in retail areas post-Black Friday. The crime mix shows a stark contrast with the UK average, particularly in violent crimes, where Buckinghamshire’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 23% below the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence suggests that local characteristics—such as community engagement or policing priorities—may be playing a role in shaping these outcomes.

Buckinghamshire’s November 2023 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents represents a 3.9% decline from the previous month’s 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 103 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a localised timeframe. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents over the course of the month, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national benchmarks. This rate is 28% below the UK average, a disparity that highlights Buckinghamshire’s broader safety profile. The population context further illustrates that, despite the absolute number of crimes (3,102), the density of incidents remains manageable relative to the area’s 578,772 residents, suggesting that local policing strategies and community factors may be contributing to the sustained lower-than-average figures.