Wendover Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Wendover’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 70.3% below the UK average of 6.4. This stark contrast underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, shaped by its status as a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, where residential and commercial zones likely coexist with limited high-density population hubs. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 61.9% of the 21 total incidents—a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, which is 53% below the UK average. Other crime and other theft each contributed 9.5% of the total, with the latter’s rate (0.2 per 1,000) 52% below the UK average, indicating a broader pattern of underreporting or effective local deterrence. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the overall low crime rate, though the prominence of violence suggests that indoor or social settings could be contributing factors. This data aligns with the character of Wendover as a relatively tranquil area, where crime is infrequent but not entirely absent, and where localized factors such as community policing or economic stability may play a role in maintaining low rates.

February 2026 saw dramatic swings in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson both increasing by 100% from zero to one incident each. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 50% drop in public order offences and a 33.3% decline in other theft, which may partly reflect seasonal patterns or localized factors. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (61.9% of total crimes), fell by 7.1% compared to the previous month, though they remain 53% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. Other crime—accounting for 9.5% of incidents—was 33% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, suggesting a niche but persistent issue in the area. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime trends even in low-rate environments, where a single incident can significantly alter monthly statistics.

Wendover's crime rate in February 2026 fell by 12.3% compared to the previous month, dropping from 2.1 to 1.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of a pre-spring lull, though the reduction is modest given the already low baseline. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day in February—a figure that, while low, reflects the sparse nature of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 11,381. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 542 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in Wendover relative to both the UK average and historical trends. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK’s average of 1 in 157 residents, highlighting Wendover’s status as a relatively safe community. The population context further illustrates that even with the 21 reported crimes, the impact on residents remains minimal compared to larger urban areas with higher population densities.