Princes Risborough Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Princes Risborough during January 2025, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. This category alone recorded 16 crimes, a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% below the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places it 22.5% below the national average, reflecting a generally lower incidence of crime compared to the UK as a whole. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed as the second and third most common categories, with the latter showing a notable 13% increase above the UK average. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may contribute to the observed patterns, particularly the relative decrease in outdoor crimes. However, the spike in shoplifting and vehicle crime suggests that local factors, such as the area's commercial activity and transportation infrastructure, could play a role in shaping these trends. The dominance of violence and sexual offences may also be influenced by the built-up nature of the area, which often sees higher concentrations of population and associated social interactions. While the overall rate remains stable, the shifts in specific categories underscore the need for continued monitoring of local crime dynamics.

January 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Burglary increased by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, while vehicle crime and shoplifting both doubled, reflecting a 100% increase each. These spikes may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, with property-related crimes becoming more prominent relative to violent offences. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 80%, from five to one, and criminal damage and arson fell by 28.6%, potentially linked to the post-holiday season and reduced retail activity. Shoplifting—now at 0.7 per 1,000 residents—exceeded the UK average by 13%, suggesting a localised trend that may relate to the area's retail presence. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 18% below the UK average, consistent with the area's generally lower levels of such disturbances. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the influence of seasonal factors on specific categories.

Princes Risborough's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a slight 2.1% decrease from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area's generally lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 180 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relative infrequency of crime in this built-up area of Buckinghamshire. While this ratio is lower than the UK average, local factors—such as the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces—may influence the distribution of incidents. The population context further underscores that even with 48 total crimes recorded, the rate remains below the UK average, reflecting a broader pattern of lower crime prevalence in this part of the county.