Wendover Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wendover's built-up area within Buckinghamshire recorded 21 crimes in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 74.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a significantly lower risk of crime compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.6% of total incidents (10 cases), followed by other theft (19.1%, 4 cases) and anti-social behaviour (9.5%, 2 cases). The seasonal context of September—marking the return of university students and the start of the academic term—may have influenced patterns, though the overall low volume suggests that local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies are likely contributing to the sustained safety record. Violent crimes, while the largest category, remained well below the UK average for this type (2.6 per 1,000), indicating that Wendover's demographic or geographic characteristics may play a role in mitigating such incidents. Property crimes (8 cases) represented 38.1% of total crimes, a proportion consistent with the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces. The absence of significant spikes in shoplifting or vehicle crime—common in high-traffic areas—further underscores the area's unique profile, shaped by its smaller scale and lower population density compared to major urban centres.

September 2025 saw a notable rise in robbery and shoplifting, both increasing by 100% from zero to one incident each. This shift contrasts with steep declines in public order offences (-83.3%) and anti-social behaviour (-71.4%), likely reflecting the seasonal return of students and the start of term, which may have altered local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (47.6% of total crimes), but their rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 65% below the UK average. Other theft (19.1% of total crimes) also fell significantly, at 20% below the UK figure. For residents, the sharp drop in anti-social behaviour—despite the influx of new students—suggests effective local measures or community engagement efforts may be curbing such incidents during the transition period.

Wendover's crime rate in September 2025 dropped to 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 41.5% decrease from the previous month's 3.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift as university freshers return and school terms begin, potentially reducing late-night activity in some areas. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported each day over the 30-day period—a figure that, while low, reflects the small population scale. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for every 542 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse nature of incidents in this built-up area. This contrasts with the UK average, where the daily crime context would be significantly higher due to the much larger population base. For residents, the low frequency of incidents suggests that routine interactions with local policing and community measures may be contributing to the sustained reduction in crime.