Buckinghamshire Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Buckinghamshire's crime mix in July 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by the area's character and seasonal dynamics. With a total crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents—31% below the UK average—the profile shows a strong emphasis on violent and sexual offences (36.6% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.5%) and other theft (9.3%). This pattern is consistent with a mixed urban-rural district where summer tourism and festivals likely contribute to increased social interactions, potentially elevating violence and anti-social incidents. The high proportion of violent crime may partly explain the area's position below the UK average for this category, as Buckinghamshire's 2.1 per 1,000 rate is 26% lower than the national figure. Property crimes, while lower than violent offences, still reflect the area's retail and community presence, with shoplifting and vehicle crime accounting for 12.7% of all reported incidents. Seasonal factors such as schools being out and peak tourism align with the data, as July's outdoor events and festivals may amplify social activity while also driving anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The relatively low rates of burglary (3.5%) and drug-related crimes (2.0%) suggest a community with strong policing and social infrastructure, though the slight increase in other crime categories warrants attention.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with Other crime increasing by 46.7% (45 → 66) and Bicycle theft rising by 43.5% (23 → 33). These increases may partly explain the slight overall rate rise compared to June. Meanwhile, Drugs offences fell by 23.9% (88 → 67), a decrease consistent with seasonal trends as summer holidays reduce illicit activity in some areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, but their rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 26% below the UK average. Bicycle theft was the only category above the UK average, with an 11% gap (0.1 vs 0.1 per 1,000). Residents may find the 43.5% rise in Bicycle theft particularly relevant, as it suggests a potential need for increased bike security measures in areas with high summer foot traffic.

Buckinghamshire's crime rate in July 2024 rose slightly to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 2.1% increase from June's 5.7. This small upward trend aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as summer months often see higher foot traffic and events. On average, 109 crimes were reported daily in July, reflecting the area's relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 171 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This rate remains well below the UK average, underscoring Buckinghamshire's consistent position as a safer area. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with a slight increase, the number of crimes remains proportionally low relative to the area's size and demographic distribution.