Crime Rate in Bernwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bernwood

The total recorded crimes in Bernwood, Buckinghamshire, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bernwood crime rate of 8.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bernwood, encompassing approximately 3,718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bernwood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • New Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Abbot Ridge with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bernwood?

To understand the safety of Bernwood, we need to analyze Bernwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Bernwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 408 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bernwood recorded fewer crimes than 46 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Bernwood had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 409 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bernwood recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Bernwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bernwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bernwood has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 8.60 ranking 48th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bernwood crimes were 408. The crime rate of Bernwood in 2024 was 109.71 (year) or 9.14 (month) ranking it 47 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bernwood were around 409 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.98 (year) or 9.16 (month) ranking 45 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bernwood)CrimesRank (Bernwood)CrimesRank (Bernwood)
Abbey317 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North225 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West136 41,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield153 31,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West97 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield122 51,209 5859 14
Denham102 81,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury West105 6678 26610 27
Cliveden92 14982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield93 131,062 7974 10
Chess Valley105 7965 12995 8
Downley96 101,021 8901 13
Buckingham East81 171,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and Wexham69 21921 13967 11
Aylesbury East96 11846 16902 12
Aston Clinton and Bierton94 12836 18517 35
Iver84 16869 14794 17
Totteridge and Bowerdean78 18844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East71 19866 15801 16
West Wycombe89 15775 21744 20
Tylers Green and Loudwater54 28783 20781 18
Marlow57 25715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill44 36820 19615 26
Stone and Waddesdon69 20727 22638 25
The Risboroughs58 24687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor51 30585 34675 22
Ridgeway West67 22650 29507 36
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common66 23672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old Amersham46 35542 37646 24
Chesham49 34682 25598 28
Great Brickhill57 26476 42394 47
Amersham and Chesham Bois54 27574 35539 34
Wing49 33671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages29 49446 45597 29
Grendon Underwood53 29516 40419 44
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville37 42591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges50 32624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter41 37622 31554 31
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 31599 32435 43
Winslow33 46553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross37 41519 39500 37
Great Missenden35 44521 38479 39
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 38498 41443 41
Ivinghoe38 39413 46398 46
Chalfont St Giles36 43451 44467 40
Buckingham West37 40475 43373 48
Hazlemere33 47380 48436 42
Ridgeway East34 45297 49329 49

Bernwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 202518
April 202514
March 202513
February 20258
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202411
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20259
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bernwood in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bernwood postcode area is presented below.

1. New Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Abbot Ridge (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stanbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Fairfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Millway Furlong (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. A4129 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bicester Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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