Winslow Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Winslow's crime rate for May 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000, a figure that places the built-up area 48.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is reflected in the crime mix, where violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.1%) and other theft (9.1%). The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased socialising—may partly explain the distribution of crimes, with public-facing offences such as violence and anti-social behaviour seeing a notable presence. While the overall crime rate remains well below the national average, the data also highlights a stark contrast in specific categories: for instance, anti-social behaviour in Winslow was 72% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, suggesting a community environment that may be less prone to such disturbances. The breakdown of crimes further illustrates that property-related offences, such as burglary and shoplifting, were comparatively low, with shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000—40% below the UK average. This pattern aligns with Winslow's position as a largely rural area within Buckinghamshire, where retail presence is limited, and community engagement may contribute to lower rates of property crime. However, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences from April to May signals a potential shift in local dynamics, influenced by seasonal changes in social activity. The area's crime profile, therefore, presents a combination of factors, including its geographic context, seasonal rhythms, and the specific nature of its built-up environment.

The most striking change in May 2025 was the 150% surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from four to ten incidents. This dramatic increase, coupled with a 100% rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, highlights a sharp shift in crime dynamics. Conversely, other theft fell by 60%, suggesting a potential reallocation of criminal activity towards more immediate, public-facing offences. Violence and sexual offences in Winslow recorded at 1.9 per 1,000, 33% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, indicating that even with this spike, the area remains safer than the national trend. Meanwhile, other crime—such as those classified under 'Other crime'—rose 150% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, pointing to a unique local pattern. These figures may prompt residents to consider how seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased social activity, could influence crime trends. A resident would find the 150% increase in violence particularly noteworthy, as it represents the most significant shift in the month's data.

Winslow's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 22.4% compared to April's 3.4 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in crime patterns over the month. With 22 total crimes reported, this equates to roughly one crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that may offer residents a tangible sense of the local context. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for every 240 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this Buckinghamshire community. When scaled to the area's population of 5,290, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains significantly lower than the UK average. The increase from April is notable, particularly as it coincides with May's seasonal dynamics—longer evenings and bank holidays that may influence social activity and outdoor engagement. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot, the monthly exposure figure highlights the broader picture: for every 240 residents, one crime was reported, a rate that remains well below national benchmarks. This contrast reinforces Winslow's position as a safer area relative to the UK, even as local patterns shift in response to seasonal rhythms.