Wendover Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wendover's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 61.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This marked disparity reflects the area's distinct character compared to larger urban centres, where higher population density and foot traffic often drive crime rates upward. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.2% of all reported incidents. This figure, at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, remains 53% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributed to Wendover's relatively stable community environment and lower levels of social fragmentation compared to more densely populated regions. Property-related crimes, including shoplifting and other theft, accounted for 45.2% of the total, with shoplifting incidents surging by 300% compared to the previous month. This spike, occurring during the Christmas shopping peak, aligns with seasonal patterns where increased retail activity and dark evenings may temporarily elevate opportunities for such offences. The low overall rate, however, suggests that local factors—such as effective policing, community engagement, and the absence of major transport hubs or nightlife districts—likely contribute to the area's comparative safety. The category of drugs, though small in absolute terms (0.3 per 1,000), exceeded the UK average by 11%, indicating a need to monitor how festive social dynamics might influence substance-related crime in the area.

December 2025 saw a 300% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from one to four cases. This sharp rise may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property-related offences accounting for 45.2% of total crimes compared to 54.8% for violent crimes. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 1.2 per 1,000, remains 53% below the UK average, a consistent trend that suggests Wendover's built-up area maintains a lower incidence of serious violence compared to national benchmarks. Conversely, drug-related crimes surged by 200%, with three incidents reported—11% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This increase could reflect heightened social activity during the festive season, though the small absolute number means the category remains relatively low. Anti-social behaviour incidents dropped by 50%, from two to one, a decline that may be linked to increased community vigilance during the holiday period or the temporary absence of certain groups due to seasonal travel.

Wendover's crime rate in December 2025 rose by 47.0% compared to the previous month, increasing from 1.9 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest in absolute terms, reflects local fluctuations in activity patterns during the holiday season. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low volume of incidents even during a month typically associated with increased retail activity and social events. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 367 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within the built-up area. This figure remains far below the UK average, which stands at 7.0 per 1,000, but the 47% month-on-month increase suggests a need to monitor how seasonal factors, such as Christmas shopping and dark evenings, influence local crime dynamics. The population context further illustrates that Wendover's crime profile is distinct from larger urban centres, where higher population density and greater foot traffic often correlate with elevated crime rates.