Buckinghamshire Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Buckinghamshire, 4.7 crimes were reported in February 2026, placing the area 26.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 10 residents over the course of a month, though this figure should be interpreted as an aggregate measure rather than an immediate threat. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (9.0%) and vehicle crime (8.7%). These patterns align with the area's character as a largely rural and suburban district with a mix of urban centres, where high street retail activity and traffic density may contribute to vehicle-related incidents. The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with the UK average, where property offences typically account for a larger share. Seasonal factors likely play a role: February's cold weather and reduced outdoor activity may suppress certain crimes, though the area's mixed land use—combining commuter corridors, market towns, and rural estates—could explain the persistent presence of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. The overall rate remains stable with the UK context, suggesting local policies or community dynamics are effectively mitigating risks compared to national trends.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery incidents rising by 50% compared to the previous month, increasing from 26 to 39 cases. This surge, though still low in absolute terms (0.1 per 1,000 residents), may reflect seasonal factors such as post-holiday financial stress or targeted activity in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 16.6%, potentially linked to colder weather driving more indoor congregation in public spaces. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 60% (from 15 to 6 cases), due to reduced outdoor activity during winter or increased awareness campaigns. Vehicle crime remained above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000 vs. the national 0.3), a trend consistent with Buckinghamshire's commuter routes and motorway access. Meanwhile, 'other crime' decreased by 25%, a category that includes minor offences which may have been addressed through local enforcement or community engagement. These fluctuations highlight the importance of contextual factors: while violent crime remains the dominant concern, targeted interventions in areas with high vehicle density or anti-social activity could yield measurable results.

Buckinghamshire's crime rate in February 2026 was 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 3.3% decline from the previous month's 4.9. This represents a local downward trend, though the absolute number of crimes (2,726) still translates to 97 incidents per day on average—a figure that, while lower than the UK average, reflects the area's mixed urban-rural profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 212 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the low probability of individual victimisation but does not account for personal risk factors such as location or behaviour. When compared to the UK average, Buckinghamshire's overall rate is 26.6% lower, a gap that persists across multiple categories: violence and sexual offences are 22% below the national average, and anti-social behaviour is 56% lower. This suggests systemic differences in policing, community cohesion, or economic conditions. However, vehicle crime in the area is 14% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be explained by the county's motorway infrastructure and commuter traffic. These figures, when contextualised by population and geography, offer a nuanced picture of safety that balances the area's relative success in reducing violent crime with ongoing challenges in specific sectors.