Rural Buckinghamshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Buckinghamshire's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's relative safety, a trend consistent with its rural character and built-up infrastructure. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (112 incidents, 40.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (35 incidents, 12.7%) and other theft (31 incidents, 11.2%). These patterns align with July's seasonal context: peak summer, school holidays, and tourism activity, which likely contribute to increased public interactions and events. The area's violent crime rate, at 1.9 per 1,000, remains 38% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, suggesting that the built-up nature of the area—perhaps with more community policing or surveillance—helps mitigate severe crimes. However, the prominence of anti-social behaviour and other theft highlights vulnerabilities in social cohesion and property oversight. The low rate of shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) and other crimes like burglary (0.2 per 1,000) further support the area's overall safety. increase in anti-social behaviour signals a need for targeted interventions during summer months. This data illustrates a community where crime is largely contained but influenced by seasonal rhythms, with the built-up environment playing a key role in moderating more severe offences.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 105.9% rise in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 17 to 35 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in shoplifting and robbery, contrasts sharply with a 50% decline in theft from the person. The area's violent crime rate remains 38% below the UK average, with 112 cases of violence and sexual offences reported. Shoplifting, which rose to four incidents, is 85% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. The shift in crime mix—from property crimes (88) to violent crimes (112)—suggests a seasonal realignment, possibly linked to July's tourism peak and extended daylight hours. Residents may find the 50% drop in theft from the person, which fell from four to two incidents, a welcome change despite the rise in other categories. This highlights the complexity of crime trends, where summer festivals and open-air events may drive anti-social behaviour while simultaneously reducing opportunities for petty theft.

Rural Buckinghamshire's crime rate in July 2025 rose to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 13.9% increase from June's 4.2 per 1,000. This translates to roughly nine crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that, while lower than the UK average, reflects a slight uptick in local activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 211 residents—a rate that, while modest, underscores the population's exposure to crime relative to their numbers. The 58,224 residents in this area live in a landscape where rural isolation and built-up infrastructure coexist, shaping a crime profile that balances low overall rates with specific spikes in certain categories. The increase in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, though statistically significant, remains dwarfed by the UK's broader context, where violent crime and property crime dominate. For residents, this means that while the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, the localised nature of certain crimes warrants attention, particularly during peak summer months when community events and tourism may influence crime dynamics.