Wendover Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wendover’s crime rate in February 2025 remained exceptionally low, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents — a figure 77.6% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the area’s unique characteristics as a built-up community within Buckinghamshire, where lower population density and a mix of residential and commercial zones may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.1% of all reported crimes (eight incidents).7 per 1,000 remains 70% below the UK average. Vehicle crime followed with 17.7% of total incidents (three cases), and 'other crime' also made up 17.7% (three cases), though both categories remained below the UK average. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with limited outdoor activity — likely plays a role in these figures, as does the area’s geography, which may limit the reach of certain crime types. For instance, the absence of major retail hubs or dense nightlife areas may reduce opportunities for shoplifting or public order offences, which are more common in larger urban centres. While the overall crime rate is low, the 200% increase in vehicle crime highlights a potential vulnerability tied to local transportation patterns or seasonal shifts in vehicle usage, warranting further observation in subsequent months.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one reported incident to three. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 (19% below), highlights a potential shift in criminal activity linked to seasonal factors such as increased vehicle movement during colder weather or changes in parking patterns. Concurrently, 'other crime' rose by 100%, jumping from zero to three incidents — a category that, while not explicitly defined in the data, may include unclassified or emerging types of offences. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, dropping from four to one, a decline consistent with the pre-spring lull typical of February. Violent crime also decreased by 20%, from 10 to eight incidents, a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 that remains 70% below the UK average. These shifts suggest that while certain crime categories are fluctuating, the overall profile of Wendover remains markedly safer than the national average.

Wendover’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, a 22.8% decrease from the previous month’s 1.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when outdoor activity is limited and community engagement may shift indoors. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population size of 11,381. When scaled to the monthly exposure, this equates to one reported crime for every 669 residents — a statistic that underscores the relatively safe environment in Wendover compared to the UK average. The population context further highlights the significance of this rate: in a built-up area of Buckinghamshire, where density is lower than in major urban centres, the crime rate remains below national benchmarks. This consistency with seasonal trends suggests that factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas and fewer social gatherings may contribute to the sustained low crime environment.