Rural Buckinghamshire Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Rural Buckinghamshire reported 244 crimes across a population of 58,224 residents, equating to a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 individuals. This figure is 48.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area’s relatively safe environment. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (40.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.3%) and other theft (10.7%). These patterns align with the area’s characteristics as a low-density built-up zone, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely influenced the rise in violence-related offences. The rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) are both below UK averages, suggesting that the area’s rural nature and limited commercial activity reduce opportunities for such crimes. The breakdown also reveals that shoplifting and bicycle theft are significantly below national levels, a trend potentially linked to the area’s lower retail footfall compared to urban centres. Overall, the data illustrates a crime profile shaped by both geographic and seasonal influences, with residents benefiting from a consistently lower risk of serious crime compared to the national average.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with robbery increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases) and shoplifting rising by 150% (from 2 to 5 cases). These spikes contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson (-46.7%) and vehicle crime (-31.6%), reflecting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The area’s violent crime rate—1.7 per 1,000 residents—remains 40% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a trend consistent with its generally low violence profile. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 65% below the UK average, suggesting community-focused policing or social dynamics that deter such incidents. For residents, the sharp rise in robbery cases may signal a need for heightened awareness in public spaces, particularly during the extended evenings typical of May.

Rural Buckinghamshire's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 19.7% compared to April, moving from 3.5 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still places the area 48.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of 8 crimes reported each day in May, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population of 58,224, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 239 residents—a rate that underscores the area’s continued safety compared to national benchmarks. While the rise in specific offences like robbery and shoplifting warrants attention, the broader context remains one of controlled crime levels, with property and violent crime rates both significantly below UK averages. This suggests that while localized factors may be influencing recent trends, the area’s overall security remains a key characteristic.