Crime Rate in Booker, Cressex and Castlefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Booker, Cressex and Castlefield

The total recorded crimes in Booker, Cressex and Castlefield, Buckinghamshire, UK in March 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Booker, Cressex and Castlefield crime rate of 2.15 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 Booker, Cressex and Castlefield, encompassing approximately 43,629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Desborough Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bushey Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Booker, Cressex and Castlefield?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Booker, Cressex and Castlefield reported a higher crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 1,284 crimes compared to 842. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Booker, Cressex and Castlefield witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Booker, Cressex and Castlefield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 1,313 crimes compared to 789. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Booker, Cressex and Castlefield witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Booker, Cressex and Castlefield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Booker, Cressex and Castlefield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Booker, Cressex and Castlefield has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 7th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Booker, Cressex and Castlefield crimes were 1,284. The crime rate of Booker, Cressex and Castlefield in 2024 was 29.43 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Booker, Cressex and Castlefield were around 1,313 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.09 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)
Abbey255 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North216 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West140 31,689 31,815 3
Denham115 41,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury South West86 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 51,209 5859 14
Buckingham East98 61,007 9985 9
Cliveden84 10982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield59 211,062 7974 10
Chess Valley57 23965 12995 8
Downley91 81,021 8901 13
Stoke Poges and Wexham61 20921 13967 11
Aylesbury West77 11678 26610 27
Aylesbury East64 15846 16902 12
West Wycombe76 12775 21744 20
Aston Clinton and Bierton71 13836 18517 35
Iver55 26869 14794 17
Aylesbury South East66 14866 15801 16
Totteridge and Bowerdean64 16844 17824 15
Winslow63 17553 36488 38
Tylers Green and Loudwater56 24783 20781 18
Marlow63 18715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill62 19820 19615 26
The Risboroughs54 27687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor38 37585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon57 22727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common42 34672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old Amersham35 43542 37646 24
Chesham50 30682 25598 28
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville56 25591 33574 30
Wing53 28671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages37 38446 45597 29
Ridgeway West46 32650 29507 36
Chiltern Ridges50 29624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 41622 31554 31
Ivinghoe48 31413 46398 46
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches35 44599 32435 43
Grendon Underwood45 33516 40419 44
Amersham and Chesham Bois36 40574 35539 34
Great Brickhill40 35476 42394 47
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 36498 41443 41
Gerrards Cross19 49519 39500 37
Great Missenden21 48521 38479 39
Ridgeway East36 39297 49329 49
Chalfont St Giles33 45451 44467 40
Hazlemere29 46380 48436 42
Bernwood36 42408 47409 45
Buckingham West21 47475 43373 48

Booker, Cressex and Castlefield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202424
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20254
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 202416
September 202417
August 202423
July 202415
June 202432
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 202414
July 20249
June 202428
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202520
January 202549
December 202437
November 202449
October 202441
September 202423
August 202445
July 202440
June 202494
May 202446
April 202437

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Booker, Cressex and Castlefield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Booker, Cressex and Castlefield postcode area is presented below.

1. Desborough Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bushey Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
4. Booker Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barry Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Longland Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Spearing Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Abercromby Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Upper Green Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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