Buckinghamshire Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Buckinghamshire’s crime profile in October 2025 reveals a clear dominance of violent crime over property crime, a pattern that may reflect the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics. The overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents is 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a significant deviation that suggests effective policing strategies or lower risk factors in the district. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36% of all reported crimes, far outpacing property crimes at 39%, a reversal of the usual balance seen in many areas. This shift could be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the darker evenings following the clocks’ change and the heightened activity associated with Halloween, which may contribute to increased incidents of violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, made up 10.9% of total crimes, a figure that is 52% below the UK average, highlighting Buckinghamshire’s relatively low levels of disruptive public conduct. The data also shows a consistent trend of lower crime rates for categories such as shoplifting (37% below UK average) and burglary (33% below UK average), which may be linked to the district’s mix of urban and rural environments, where higher levels of surveillance or community cohesion could deter certain types of crime. These patterns, when considered alongside the seasonal context of October, suggest that local factors such as lighting conditions, community engagement, and the timing of holidays play a role in shaping crime trends. However, the exact mechanisms remain speculative, as the data does not provide direct causal links.

October 2025 saw a notable 81.8% increase in theft from the person, rising from 11 to 20 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened activity during darker evenings or seasonal events like Halloween. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 10.2%, declining from 1,166 to 1,047, a decrease consistent with the broader trend of lower crime rates in the district. The property-to-violent crime balance shifted further towards violent crime, with property crimes accounting for 39% of the total (1,137 incidents) compared to 36% for violent crimes, a reversal of previous months’ patterns. This shift contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, where Buckinghamshire’s rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 32% below the national average of 2.7 per 1,000. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local factors, such as increased policing efforts or seasonal changes, influencing crime dynamics in the area.

Buckinghamshire's October 2025 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.3% decrease from September's 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend in overall criminal activity. Daily crime figures show 94 incidents reported each day, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of crime within the district's daily rhythms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low incidence of crime compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure rate, when considered alongside Buckinghamshire's population of 578,772, suggests a community where crime is not a daily concern for most residents. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime exists, its impact is distributed across a large and diverse area, potentially influenced by the district’s mix of urban and rural environments.