Buckinghamshire Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Buckinghamshire's overall crime rate for August 2025 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels, with violence and sexual offences (1190 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (475 incidents) comprising the largest shares of reported crimes. The area's crime profile aligns with its character as a largely rural and suburban district, where property crimes and violent offences dominate but are tempered by lower rates of theft from the person and shoplifting compared to the UK. Seasonal factors appear to influence patterns, with August's peak holiday period likely contributing to a reduction in violent crime as visitors and residents may have altered routines. However, the sharp increase in bicycle theft suggests a different dynamic at play, potentially linked to summer cycling activity or changes in vehicle security practices. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000 (27% below Buckinghamshire's rate), while anti-social behaviour in the area is 45% below the UK average. These disparities highlight the unique social and geographic factors shaping crime in Buckinghamshire, where a combination of rural isolation, suburban infrastructure, and seasonal tourism may create distinct risk profiles compared to more densely populated regions. The continued underperformance in categories like shoplifting and theft from the person indicates areas where local initiatives might focus, although the absence of significant spikes in other categories suggests a generally stable security environment.

August 2025 saw the most dramatic month-on-month shift in bicycle theft, which surged by 63.6% (11 → 18), likely linked to increased cycling during the summer months. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 15.3% (1405 → 1190), possibly reflecting reduced activity during the peak holiday period. While property crimes (1184) and violent crimes (1190) remain the dominant categories, Buckinghamshire's performance in several areas outpaces the UK average: shoplifting is 37% below the UK rate, and theft from the person is 100% below. The sharp decline in violence and sexual offences contrasts with a modest 12.9% rise in vehicle crime, which may reflect changes in commuter patterns or seasonal vehicle usage. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with some categories responding strongly to seasonal factors while others remain stubbornly below national benchmarks.

Buckinghamshire's crime rate in August 2025 dropped 6.6% from 6.1 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents compared to July, reflecting a sustained decline in overall criminal activity. Daily crime figures show an average of 106 crimes reported each day in the month, a rate consistent with seasonal patterns but lower than the UK average. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with the gap widening slightly due to persistent underperformance in categories like shoplifting and theft from the person. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Buckinghamshire's crime profile continues to diverge from the national trend, particularly in property-related offences. While daily crime counts may fluctuate, the monthly aggregate provides a clearer picture of how residents experience crime over time, with August's figures suggesting a safer environment compared to the UK as a whole.