Winslow Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Winslow's August 2024 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places it 53.7% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 8.2 per 1,000. This built-up area within Buckinghamshire maintains a consistently low crime profile, with property crimes accounting for 50% of total incidents and violent crimes comprising 30%. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, remains 59% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's character as a relatively quiet commuter hub with limited nightlife. Seasonal factors in August—peak holiday season and increased tourism—may have contributed to a temporary uptick in shoplifting and vehicle crime, though these remain well below national levels. Anti-social behaviour, the third most common category, is 58% below the UK average, reflecting the area's orderly community dynamics. The overall crime mix leans heavily towards property-related offences, with other theft (25% of total incidents) and anti-social behaviour (15%) forming the next most significant categories. This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a small built-up area where residential stability and limited commercial activity likely reduce opportunities for more severe crimes. While the data shows no significant spikes in violent crime, the 75% disparity in other theft compared to the UK average highlights a specific risk area that may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+100%) and shoplifting (+100%) compared to July, with both categories rising from zero to two incidents. Other theft cases also surged by 66.7%, jumping from three to five, a trend that places this category 75% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 83.3%, dropping from six to one, while violence and sexual offences fell by 68.4% despite remaining 59% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity from public spaces to property-related crimes, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic in retail areas during August. For residents, the 75% disparity in other theft compared to the UK average highlights a specific risk area that may warrant targeted awareness campaigns.

Winslow's August 2024 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 44.5% decline from the previous month's 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend in local crime. This monthly aggregate translates to roughly one reported crime for every 265 residents over the course of August, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area's population of 5,290. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in August, a rate that aligns with the low overall crime profile typical of built-up areas in Buckinghamshire. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Winslow's crime levels remain far below the UK average, with the 3.8 per 1,000 rate representing a 53.7% deficit compared to the national figure of 8.2 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the relatively low exposure to crime experienced by Winslow's residents compared to the broader UK context.