Wendover Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wendover's crime rate in December 2023 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 65.3% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to the national picture. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.4% of all reported incidents, followed by burglary (14.3%) and anti-social behaviour (10.7%). Despite December's usual seasonal factors—such as extended dark evenings, holiday-related activity, and the Christmas shopping peak—the area maintained a significantly lower crime rate than the UK average. The violence and sexual offences rate (1.1 per 1,000) was 58% below the UK average for this category, a pattern consistent with Wendover's broader safety profile. The low burglary rate (0.4 per 1,000) was also below the UK average, though burglary remained a concern in a built-up area with mixed residential and commercial spaces. Anti-social behaviour, while contributing 10.7% of all crimes, was 68% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing strategies. The seasonal context of December—typically associated with increased retail crime and public order issues—did not translate to higher rates in Wendover, where shoplifting and public order offences were both well below national benchmarks. This data reinforces the area's status as a relatively low-crime environment, though the persistence of violence-related offences underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific contexts.

December 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting and bicycle theft each doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, climbing from two to three reports. These changes contrast with declines in other theft (-80%), public order offences (-50%), and criminal damage and arson (-33.3%). The property crime-to-violent crime balance shifted slightly, with violent crimes (13 incidents) now accounting for 46.4% of total crimes, compared to property crimes (11 incidents, 39.3%). This suggests a slight increase in violent incidents relative to property crimes, though both categories remained below UK averages. Burglary, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 14% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, indicating a specific vulnerability in residential security despite the area's overall safety. Conversely, bicycle theft, which rose to 1 incident (0.1 per 1,000), was 67% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000—a small but notable disparity. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting may signal the need for increased retail surveillance during peak holiday periods, while the drop in other theft suggests possible success in addressing petty crime through community efforts.

Wendover's crime rate in December 2023 (2.5 per 1,000) was a 3.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak holiday hours. Monthly exposure to crime in Wendover was such that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 406 residents—a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised within the area's population of 11,381, highlights the relative safety of the built-up area compared to larger urban centres. The low crime rate is further amplified by the fact that 68% of UK residents live in areas with higher crime rates than Wendover, according to national data. This population-scaled perspective suggests that the area's infrastructure, policing strategies, or community dynamics may be contributing to its lower-than-average exposure. The small but notable 14% increase in burglary compared to the UK average, however, indicates that while the overall crime profile is favourable, targeted improvements in residential security could further reduce risks. The contrast between Wendover's low daily crime count and the UK's higher rates reinforces the area's position as a comparatively safe environment, particularly during a month typically associated with increased criminal activity.