Princes Risborough Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Princes Risborough’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 68.6% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.1% and criminal damage and arson at 10.5%. While the festive season typically correlates with increased retail crime and public disorder, Princes Risborough’s data suggests a different pattern. The low rate of property crimes—only 7 out of 19 total incidents—contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes dominate. This may reflect the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community, where informal social controls and local policing appear to mitigate opportunistic theft. Seasonal factors, such as shorter daylight hours and holiday-related absences, could have influenced the slight uptick in criminal damage and arson. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or burglary further supports the notion that Princes Risborough’s built-up area, while not immune to crime, benefits from a unique combination of urban infrastructure and rural proximity that deters certain types of criminal activity.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This sharp rise stands out as the most pronounced month-on-month swing in the area’s crime profile. Concurrently, bicycle theft also surged by 100%, with one reported incident—though this remains an isolated figure compared to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 70%, declining from 20 to 6 incidents. This steep reduction may be linked to the Christmas holiday period, during which fewer people are present in the area, potentially reducing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 42.9%, from 7 to 4 incidents, suggesting a seasonal trend of lower public disorder during the festive season. Violence and sexual offences in Princes Risborough were 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour was 46% below the national rate of 0.9 per 1,000. These figures highlight the area’s resilience to certain crime types, even as others, like criminal damage, saw unexpected spikes. Residents might find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly noteworthy, as it reflects a rare deviation from the area’s usual crime patterns.

Princes Risborough’s crime rate in December 2025 fell by 51.3% compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000, illustrating a significant downward trend. This decline, combined with the area’s already low crime rate, positions it as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the course of December, a figure that, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within the local population of 8,661 residents. Over the month, one reported crime occurred for every 456 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. This statistic is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime might intersect with daily life. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Princes Risborough’s crime rate is not just statistically low but practically negligible in terms of individual risk. For instance, the likelihood of experiencing a violent crime is far lower here than in the UK average, where such incidents are more than double. The contrast between Princes Risborough’s data and the UK’s broader trends reinforces the area’s unique position as a model for low-crime urban living, even within a county like Buckinghamshire that includes both rural and suburban communities.