Wendover Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wendover's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 69.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a broader trend of declining violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.1% of all reported crimes—significantly lower than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Other theft and criminal damage and arson followed closely, each contributing 17.9% of the total, with both categories remaining 31-34% below national benchmarks. The data suggests a seasonal shift as summer begins, with lower crime rates aligning with the area’s character as a largely rural commuter town where extended daylight and tourism activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 14.3% of total crimes, also fell well below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. While property crimes remained the most common category (14 incidents), the dominance of violent crimes has diminished compared to previous months, indicating a potential realignment in crime patterns as local communities adjust to warmer weather and increased foot traffic in retail areas. This month’s figures contrast with the UK’s overall trend of rising urban violence, underscoring Wendover’s relative safety and the effectiveness of local policing efforts in maintaining low crime levels during the summer season.

June 2024 saw a significant 52.6% reduction in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 19 to 9 incidents—a sharp contrast to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This decrease may partly reflect the start of summer, with extended daylight hours likely deterring late-night incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50%, from four to two cases, suggesting improved retail security measures or reduced opportunities for theft during the warmer season. However, other theft and other crime both saw 100% increases, rising from zero to five and one respectively. These spikes, though notable, remain 31% and 38% below UK averages, indicating that while these categories are growing locally, they are still relatively rare. The crime mix also shifted slightly, with property crimes (14) slightly outpacing violent crimes (9), but both categories remained well below national rates. For residents, the 69.5% gap between Wendover’s rate and the UK average offers a tangible reminder of the area’s comparatively low risk, particularly for violent offences which are 71% lower than the national figure. This month’s data highlights a combination of seasonal factors and local policing, with declines in violent crime outweighing increases in other categories.

Wendover’s crime rate in June 2024 dropped 28.3% from the previous month’s 3.4 per 1,000, reinforcing the area’s recent downward trend. On a daily basis, the 28 total crimes equate to approximately one reported crime per day—a figure that, while not negligible, remains strikingly low for a built-up area of 11,381 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 406 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to UK averages. This statistic provides a concrete context for residents: the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Wendover during June was significantly lower than in most comparable areas. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes the area’s safety, with crime rates per 1,000 residents consistently falling well below national benchmarks. While the previous month’s rate was 3.4, the current figure of 2.5 reflects a sustained effort to maintain low crime levels, possibly supported by targeted policing initiatives or community engagement strategies. These numbers, when viewed alongside the UK’s overall higher rates, underscore Wendover’s position as a relatively secure commuter town, where crime prevention efforts appear to be aligning with the seasonal rhythms of increased daylight and tourism activity.