Buckinghamshire Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Buckinghamshire's crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents. This category, at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, sits 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The local crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 33.8% below the national average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the region's character as a largely rural district with limited urban density. Seasonal patterns in September—back-to-school transitions and university freshers' week—likely contribute to fluctuations in certain crime types, though no direct links to specific events are evident. Property crimes, at 1148 total, form the second-largest category, but their share of total crime (39.3%) is lower than the UK average of 43.5%, consistent with Buckinghamshire's lower population density and fewer high-traffic commercial zones. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, remains 57% below the UK average, a statistic that aligns with the area's quieter residential character and limited nightlife infrastructure. The data illustrates a crime profile shaped by seasonal transitions and geographic factors, with violent crime remaining the most significant concern despite the overall low rate compared to national benchmarks.

September 2024 saw a 64.3% increase in theft from the person, rising from 14 to 23 incidents—a sharp uptick that may reflect heightened foot traffic during university freshers' week. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 31.2% (378 to 260), potentially linked to reduced summer gatherings as nights grew shorter. Shoplifting also decreased by 22.4% (246 to 191), due to seasonal retail shifts as back-to-school shopping wound down. Violence and sexual offences, though the largest category, remain 27% below the UK average, a gap that persists despite the area's seasonal population influxes. Bicycle theft fell by 14.3% (35 to 30), a decline that may be attributed to fewer cyclists during the cooler autumn months. The data shows a mixed picture: while violent crime remains the dominant concern, several property-related categories are significantly below the UK average, highlighting Buckinghamshire's distinct crime dynamics compared to more densely populated regions.

Buckinghamshire's crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in September 2024 represents an 8.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000, a decline consistent with the transition from summer to autumn. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 97 crimes per day in September—a figure that, while locally relevant, cannot be directly compared to UK-wide averages due to the lack of national daily data. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 198 residents in Buckinghamshire experienced a reported crime, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relatively low crime environment compared to the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised with the local population of 578,772, highlights the effectiveness of community policing in maintaining low crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations. The rate's decline from August to September suggests that the area's crime prevention strategies may be gaining traction, though further analysis is needed to confirm long-term trends. The combination of geographic factors and seasonal patterns appears to create a unique crime profile that diverges from both urban and national averages.