Buckinghamshire records lower stalking and harassment rate than national median

Buckinghamshire has recorded a lower rate of stalking and harassment offences than both the national local-authority median and the South East regional average, according to new research.

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An analysis by Content Removal examined published police-recorded crime figures for 2025–26, comparing stalking and harassment rates across local authorities in England and Wales.

Buckinghamshire recorded approximately 620 stalking and harassment offences per 100,000 residents, equivalent to 6.2 offences per 1,000 people.

The county's rate sits below the South East average of 770 offences per 100,000 residents and the national local-authority median of 880.

Elsewhere in the South East, Portsmouth recorded 1,370 offences per 100,000 residents, while Southampton registered 1,350. Milton Keynes recorded 1,030.

Bradford tops the wider national ranking with 2,090 recorded offences per 100,000 residents, followed by Wakefield with 1,980 and Blackpool with 1,920.

Frankie Lee, Founder of Content Removal, explained how stalking and harassment can become particularly difficult to manage when it involves online activity.

"Online harassment can extend beyond unwanted messages. In some situations, people may face fake social media accounts, private photographs being shared without permission or personal information being published to intimidate them.

"Blocking someone doesn't necessarily remove harmful material they've already published. Once photographs or personal information are copied across different websites, controlling their spread becomes more difficult."

Lee advises anyone experiencing persistent online harassment to preserve relevant evidence and prioritise their safety.