Wendover Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Wendover's crime profile reflected a marked contrast between violent and property crimes, with violent offences comprising 45.2% of all reported crimes compared to 35.5% for property crimes. This shift, though modest, suggests a seasonal realignment in criminal activity patterns typical of a built-up area in Buckinghamshire. The overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents placed Wendover 64.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a disparity consistent with the area's lower population density and higher proportion of residential properties relative to commercial zones. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 14 incidents—nearly half of the total—while property crimes such as other theft and criminal damage formed a secondary but notable category. This distribution may reflect the influence of local social dynamics, with the Easter period and spring weather likely contributing to increased outdoor activity and associated risks. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or vehicle crime contrasts with typical patterns observed in commuter belt suburbs, suggesting Wendover's crime profile is shaped more by community cohesion and local policing efforts than by transient populations or economic pressures. Seasonal factors, including the Easter holiday and milder temperatures, may have influenced the balance between property and violent crime.

April 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with other theft incidents surging by 400% (from 1 to 5) despite an overall drop in violent crime. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may indicate targeted criminal activity in retail or residential areas, potentially linked to seasonal shopping or property maintenance needs. Violent and sexual offences fell by 39.1% month-on-month, from 23 to 14, a decline that could reflect the calming effect of Easter-related community events or improved policing in high-risk zones. Anti-social behaviour incidents decreased by 33.3%, aligning with the broader downward trend in violent crime but diverging from the spike in property-related offences. Wendover's violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents—54% below the UK average—suggests a community with comparatively strong social cohesion. share of violent crimes in the total tally highlights the need for targeted interventions. Residents may find the 30% reduction in criminal damage and arson incidents (from 3 to 4) particularly reassuring, as this category often correlates with vandalism in public spaces.

Wendover's crime rate in April 2025 (2.7 per 1,000 residents) marked a 29.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.9 per 1,000, a decline that underscores the area's generally stable crime environment. This reduction, when contextualised, means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 367 residents—a figure significantly lower than the UK's typical monthly exposure rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a pace that aligns with the quieter rhythms of a built-up area with limited commercial hubs compared to major urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Wendover's residents face a crime risk that is 64.9% below the UK average, a disparity that may be attributed to the area's mix of residential properties, lower population density, and effective local policing strategies. While the 400% increase in other theft incidents raises questions about specific vulnerabilities, the broader downward trend in violent crime and anti-social behaviour reinforces the notion that Wendover's crime profile is shaped more by localised factors than by national trends. This comparative stability offers residents a sense of security, even as the month-on-month fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing vigilance in specific crime categories.