Buckinghamshire Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Buckinghamshire's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, 30.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.6% of total reported incidents. This category was 22% below the UK average, a divergence that may be influenced by the area's demographic composition or seasonal factors such as the dark evenings typical of November. Shoplifting, the second most common crime, occurred at a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents, 28% below the national average. This could be linked to the area's retail landscape, though the lower-than-expected rate may also reflect effective policing or reduced foot traffic during the post-Christmas shopping period. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, was 55% below the UK average, a stark contrast that may be attributed to community initiatives or the area's geographic characteristics. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and extended darkness—may have influenced crime patterns. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a resilient local environment, though the absence of detailed demographic data limits deeper analysis.

November 2024 saw a notable 28.4% increase in burglary cases, rising from 141 to 181. This uptick contrasts with a 32.0% decrease in bicycle theft, which fell from 25 to 17. Robbery rates also rose by 10.3%, though they remain below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, was 55% lower than the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, a stark divergence that may reflect local policing strategies or demographic factors. The drop in possession of weapons cases by 30.4% (from 23 to 16) suggests a possible reduction in related incidents. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local conditions, with Black Friday shopping potentially influencing shoplifting trends despite the category remaining 28% below the UK average.

Buckinghamshire's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% decline from the previous month's 5.6 per 1,000. This represents a 30.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 102 crimes were reported in November, translating to roughly one crime for every 188 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the national average, though direct comparisons are not provided for Buckinghamshire. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents in Buckinghamshire face a crime risk significantly lower than the UK average, with violent crime rates 22% below the national level. Local factors such as community policing efforts or geographic characteristics may contribute to this trend. The drop in anti-social behaviour and public order offences compared to the previous month suggests a potential seasonal or situational shift, though further analysis would be needed to determine the exact drivers.