Princes Risborough Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 8,661 residents, 53 crimes reported in July 2025 translates to 6.1 crimes per 1,000 people — a rate 29.1% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This built-up area within Buckinghamshire, known for its historic market town character and proximity to Oxford, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for nearly 40% of all recorded incidents. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed closely, reflecting patterns common in smaller urban centres with active community hubs. The seasonal context of peak summer, with schools closed and tourism at its height, may contribute to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which typically rise during festivals and outdoor events. Property crimes, though lower than the UK average, remained a concern, with shoplifting and vehicle crime rates both below national benchmarks. The data suggests a balance between local community dynamics and broader seasonal influences shaping the crime picture, with no single factor dominating the monthly statistics.

July 2025 saw a 19.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month, with 21 incidents recorded — a 21% reduction below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour fell by 23% against the national average, aligning with the town's generally low levels of this crime type. Theft from the person saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to one incident, while burglary and drug-related crimes both doubled from the previous month. This spike in specific categories highlights the variability of crime patterns even within a relatively stable overall rate. The property crime category remained 8% below the UK average, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both underperforming nationally. Residents may find the 2.4 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, as this figure is 21% lower than the UK benchmark — a significant difference for a town of this size. The contrast between the sharp rise in theft from the person and the drop in other thefts (75% decrease) underscores the unpredictable nature of crime trends in this area.

The crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 in July 2025 represents a 10.1% decrease from the previous month's 6.8 per 1,000, marking a sustained downward trend in the built-up area. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately two crimes reported each day — a figure that, while not alarmingly high, reflects the ongoing presence of crime in a town with a population of 8,661. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents per capita compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the UK average, highlights the town's position as a safer environment for its residents. The population-scaled perspective is particularly meaningful for local stakeholders, as it demonstrates that the majority of residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime. The sustained reduction in overall crime rates, combined with specific categories performing below national averages, reinforces the area's unique position within the UK's broader crime profile.