Buckinghamshire Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Buckinghamshire’s crime rate stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a combination of property and violent crime, with the latter dominating in terms of category share, though property crimes collectively outnumbered violent incidents. The largest single category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 10.0% and shoplifting at 9.2%. This balance suggests that while violent crime remains a significant concern, the area’s overall safety profile is bolstered by its relatively low property crime rates compared to national standards. Seasonal factors in October—darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely influenced patterns, with increased opportunities for crimes such as theft from the person and burglary. However, the UK average for violent crime is 2.7 per 1,000, and Buckinghamshire’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000 indicates a 25% deficit, a trend that has persisted for years. The area’s lower crime rate may be partly attributed to its suburban and rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density can act as deterrents. Nonetheless, the rise in property-related crimes, particularly shoplifting and burglary, signals a need for targeted interventions in retail and residential zones. This data underscores the importance of context: while Buckinghamshire is generally safer than the UK average, localised pressures and seasonal rhythms continue to shape its crime profile in distinct ways.

October 2024 saw a significant 69.6% increase in theft from the person, with 39 incidents reported, compared to 23 in the previous month. This surge may reflect heightened activity during darker evenings, a seasonal factor amplified by Halloween. Meanwhile, burglary rose by 56.7%, from 90 to 141 cases, indicating a potential shift in criminal focus toward residential areas. Shoplifting also climbed by 55.5%, with 297 incidents, suggesting increased pressure on retail sectors. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 16.7%, possibly due to seasonal inactivity or improved security measures. Violent crimes—though still the largest category at 36.1% of total incidents—remained 25% below the UK average, a consistent trend for Buckinghamshire. This balance between property and violent crime reveals a nuanced picture: while property crimes dominate in numbers, the area’s violent crime rate remains comparatively low, a factor that may reflect local demographics or community resilience.

Buckinghamshire’s crime rate in October 2024 rose by 10.7% compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.1 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, highlights a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 104 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in a region with a population of 578,772. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 179 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community that is generally safer than the UK average. This statistic is particularly notable when compared to the national context, where Buckinghamshire’s overall rate is 30.9% below the UK average. The rise in crime, however, suggests that local factors—such as seasonal transitions and community-specific pressures—may be influencing patterns, even in an area typically marked by lower crime levels.