Rural Buckinghamshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Rural Buckinghamshire during November 2025, accounting for 39.6% of all reported crimes. This category, which recorded 87 incidents, remained significantly below the UK average for the same category by 42%, highlighting a stark contrast between local and national trends. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents placed the area 47.9% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area's relatively low crime environment. This disparity may be attributed to the built-up nature of the area within rural Buckinghamshire, which likely combines the security benefits of a smaller community with the infrastructure of a more developed region. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, made up 28.8% of total incidents, but these figures remained consistent with or below UK averages. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—may have influenced the distribution of crimes. For instance, the high rate of violence and sexual offences could be partially explained by the increased social activity and potential for conflict during this time of year, while the decline in shoplifting may reflect the shift in consumer behaviour associated with major sales events. These patterns illustrate how local conditions and national trends intersect to shape the crime profile of Rural Buckinghamshire.

November 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Criminal damage and arson increased by 58.3% compared to October, rising from 12 to 19 incidents. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which often sees heightened incidents of pyrotechnic-related damage. Possession of weapons also rose sharply, with a 100% increase from zero to one reported case, a figure that, while small, signals a potential shift in local dynamics. Conversely, shoplifting and drug-related crimes both fell by 50%, possibly reflecting the impact of Black Friday shopping, which may have redirected criminal activity to retail spaces rather than theft from individuals. Violent crimes remained the dominant category, accounting for 39.6% of all incidents, but this rate was 42% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The decrease in burglary by 32.1% from 28 to 19 cases could indicate improved security measures or seasonal factors such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for such crimes.

Rural Buckinghamshire's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, an 11.7% decrease from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a continued improvement in local safety relative to the prior month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately seven crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 265 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up rural area. When compared to the UK average, the area's rate is 47.9% below the national figure of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a significant disparity that may be influenced by the area's demographic and geographic characteristics. The population context further reinforces this, with 58,224 residents sharing the burden of 220 total crimes, equating to an average of 0.38 crimes per resident for the month. This low density of incidents per individual underscores the area's overall safety profile, even as specific crime categories show variation.