Princes Risborough Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Princes Risborough recorded 50 crimes in May 2025, resulting in a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents—28.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area among the safest in the UK, though the composition of crimes has shifted compared to previous months. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 38% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (26%) and shoplifting (12%). The seasonal transition into longer evenings and warmer weather may have contributed to the surge in violent and anti-social incidents, as outdoor socialising and alcohol consumption increase. The area's violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 22% below the UK average, while property crimes—particularly shoplifting—remain in line with national trends. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (+116.7%) and violent offences (+111.1%) compared to April indicates a significant shift in local patterns. This may reflect the town’s character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and retail areas, where late-night activity and public spaces create conditions for such crimes. While the overall rate remains low, the increase in violent crimes deserves closer attention from residents and local authorities, particularly during the summer months when outdoor activity peaks.

Violence and sexual offences saw the most dramatic increase, jumping from 9 to 19 incidents—an 111.1% rise—marking the highest monthly total for this category in the past year. Anti-social behaviour, now the second most common crime type, grew by 116.7% as 13 incidents were reported, a stark contrast to the 6 recorded in April. This surge may be linked to the extended evenings and increased outdoor activity typical of May, particularly around the town’s high streets and public spaces. Robbery—a crime type previously absent—emerged with one incident, doubling the previous month’s total. While shoplifting and public order offences declined, the area’s violent crime rate remains 22% below the UK average, and criminal damage and arson are 33% lower than the national benchmark. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, where anti-social behaviour and violence have risen.

Princes Risborough's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 16.3% increase from April's 5.0 per 1,000. This marks the first monthly rise in over two months, though the area remains significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day, or one crime for every 173 residents over the course of the month. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in violent offences and anti-social behaviour—suggests a change in local dynamics. The population of 8,661 means each resident faces a 0.58% chance of being directly affected by crime this month, a figure that contrasts with UK-wide exposure rates but aligns with the area's historically low crime profile. The increase in violent crimes, now accounting for 38% of all reported incidents, may partly reflect the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased socialising in public spaces.