Wendover Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Wendover during May 2025 stood at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, 61% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This stark discrepancy highlights Wendover’s markedly lower violent crime profile compared to national trends. The overall crime rate for the area was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, 66.7% below the UK’s 8.1 per 1,000. Property crimes (14 incidents) and violent crimes (12 incidents) formed the bulk of reported offences, with property crime slightly outnumbering violent crime. Seasonal factors may partly explain these figures: May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising could influence patterns of public order offences, though such incidents remained low at 0.1 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile suggests a strong alignment with its character as a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where low population density and community-focused infrastructure likely contribute to sustained safety. While the UK experiences higher rates of violent crime in urban centres, Wendover’s data reflects a more tranquil environment, with anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime both significantly below national averages. This pattern is consistent with the area’s historical emphasis on local governance and community policing initiatives, which may help maintain lower crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations.

May 2025 saw notable month-on-month increases in three categories: other crime (+100%), shoplifting (+100%), and vehicle crime (+100%). These jumps, though small in absolute terms (each category rising from zero to one or two incidents), suggest emerging trends worth monitoring. Conversely, burglary (-50%), public order offences (-50%), and other theft (-40%) all decreased, indicating potential improvements in security measures or community engagement. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common crime type (38.7% of total), were 61% below the UK average, a gap that widened compared to previous months. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 79% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of low conflict in public spaces. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 100% increase in shoplifting, which may signal heightened activity in retail areas during May’s bank holidays and extended shopping hours. This rise could prompt local businesses to reassess security protocols, though the overall crime rate remains stable compared to April.

Wendover’s crime rate in May 2025 remained unchanged from April’s 2.7 per 1,000, indicating stability over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of one crime per day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 367 residents. This ratio, while illustrative of the low crime environment, is best contextualised within the area’s population of 11,381 residents, where the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in larger urban centres. The UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 equates to roughly 1-in-124 residents experiencing a crime monthly, compared to Wendover’s 1-in-367. This disparity underscores the area’s effectiveness in maintaining public safety, despite its status as a built-up area within Buckinghamshire. The daily crime count of one per day is particularly noteworthy for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the low frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, this translates to a crime-free experience for most households, a contrast to national trends where higher population density often correlates with increased crime rates. The consistency in Wendover’s crime rate over consecutive months further supports the notion of a stable, well-managed local environment.