Wendover Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Wendover, just 3.2 crimes were reported in August 2025, a figure 60.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relatively safe environment, though the monthly data reveals nuanced patterns that warrant closer examination. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.1% of all crimes, making them the most prevalent category — yet at 1.1 per 1,000, this rate remains 62% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed with 19.4% of incidents, and public order offences made up 16.7%, both categories significantly below national benchmarks. These figures suggest that Wendover's built-up area, while not immune to local challenges, benefits from factors such as its relatively low population density and the presence of community-focused infrastructure that may help deter certain types of crime. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month with increased tourism and empty homes — likely contributes to the observed patterns, particularly in property-related crimes. However, the absence of significant increases in burglary or vehicle crime, which remained 74% and 32% below UK averages respectively, indicates that local deterrents such as community engagement and targeted policing may be effective in maintaining safety. This data illustrates an area that, while experiencing fluctuations in specific crime types, continues to perform well against national standards, offering residents a lower per-capita risk of victimisation compared to most parts of the UK.

August 2025 saw a 400% surge in other theft, with incidents rising from 1 to 5 — a dramatic increase that may partly reflect seasonal shifts in property focus during the summer holidays. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, climbing 133.3% to 7 incidents, suggesting heightened community tensions or increased social activity during the month. Public order offences doubled, moving from 3 to 6, a change that may be linked to the influx of tourists and the associated pressures on local amenities. Wendover's violence and sexual offences rate of 1.1 per 1,000 remained 62% below the UK average, indicating that the area's overall safety profile continues to outperform national benchmarks despite these increases. This contrast highlights the combination of local factors and broader crime trends, with Wendover's lower population density and community-oriented infrastructure likely contributing to its relative resilience in violent crime categories.

Wendover's crime rate in August 2025 rose 43.6% compared to July, moving from 2.2 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still far below the UK average, highlights shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may offer residents a tangible sense of risk in their daily lives. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 316 residents — a statistic that, while low, underscores the importance of maintaining community vigilance. The rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which saw 133.3% and 100% increases respectively, suggests a need for closer attention to local social interactions, particularly during August's peak holiday season when tourism and transient populations may contribute to such activity. This upward trend contrasts with the persistent underperformance of property crime categories, which remain significantly below UK averages, reflecting Wendover's unique socio-economic profile.