Wendover Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wendover’s crime profile in October 2024 revealed a marked contrast between specific category trends and the area’s overall low crime rate. The built-up area recorded 33 total crimes, translating to a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—64.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This disparity underscores Wendover’s position as a relatively safe locale compared to national benchmarks, likely influenced by its smaller population and the character of its built-up environment. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (24.2% of total), vehicle crime (18.2%), and anti-social behaviour (15.2%), with the latter two categories showing particularly stark UK comparisons. Vehicle crime, for instance, was 6% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 69% below the national rate (1.3 per 1,000). Seasonal factors, such as the clocks going back and Halloween, may have played a role in shaping these patterns, with darker evenings potentially increasing vehicle-related incidents and reducing opportunities for more complex crimes. The area’s crime mix also highlights the influence of local geography: the relatively low levels of burglary (0.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.3 per 1,000) suggest that property crime is not a dominant concern in Wendover, a pattern consistent with smaller towns where social cohesion and community policing may mitigate such risks. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime—despite being a minor contributor overall—raises questions about specific local vulnerabilities that warrant closer examination.

The most striking development in October 2024 was the 500% surge in vehicle crime, rising from one to six incidents. This jump, while statistically dramatic, may be partially explained by seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activity and darker evenings, which could have increased the visibility of vehicles in residential areas. Meanwhile, violent crime fell sharply by 57.9%, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 19 to 8 incidents. This decrease aligns with patterns seen in other small towns during autumn, where cooler weather and reduced social gatherings may contribute to lower rates of such crimes. The UK comparison for vehicle crime reveals a nuanced picture: while Wendover’s rate is 6% above the national average (0.5 per 1,000), it remains far below the UK averages for other categories, such as violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000). For residents, the 500% increase in vehicle crime offers a clear warning to secure vehicles and report suspicious activity promptly.

Wendover's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 19.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar built-up areas during autumn transitions, where reduced daylight hours and seasonal events may contribute to lower foot traffic in public spaces. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 345 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a rate that remains lower than the UK average when scaled to Wendover’s population. This daily context is particularly useful for residents assessing their personal risk, as it reflects the pace of incidents in a localised timeframe. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Wendover’s crime profile is significantly less intense than the UK average, with the area’s built-up character and lower population density likely playing a role in this disparity.