Crime Rate in Chiltern Ridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chiltern Ridges

The total recorded crimes in Chiltern Ridges, Buckinghamshire, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chiltern Ridges crime rate of 4.00 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 Chiltern Ridges, encompassing approximately 10,251 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
Chiltern Ridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sibleys Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Chesham Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chiltern Ridges?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Chiltern Ridges demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 624 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chiltern Ridges recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Chiltern Ridges had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 545 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chiltern Ridges recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chiltern Ridges Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chiltern Ridges has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 4.00 ranking 36th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chiltern Ridges crimes were 624. The crime rate of Chiltern Ridges in 2024 was 60.87 (year) or 5.07 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chiltern Ridges were around 545 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.16 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chiltern Ridges)CrimesRank (Chiltern Ridges)CrimesRank (Chiltern Ridges)
Abbey300 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North177 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West137 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield131 41,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West78 121,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 61,209 5859 14
Denham102 51,132 61,066 6
Cliveden92 8982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield63 211,062 7974 10
West Wycombe92 7775 21744 20
Chess Valley83 9965 12995 8
Downley69 191,021 8901 13
Buckingham East77 131,007 9985 9
Aston Clinton and Bierton80 10836 18517 35
Stoke Poges and Wexham63 20921 13967 11
Iver78 11869 14794 17
Aylesbury East74 14846 16902 12
Totteridge and Bowerdean71 17844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East46 32866 15801 16
Aylesbury West73 15678 26610 27
Marlow71 16715 23759 19
Tylers Green and Loudwater47 30783 20781 18
Wing70 18671 28546 32
Terriers and Amersham Hill48 28820 19615 26
The Risboroughs61 22687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor45 34585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon52 26727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common57 24672 27646 23
Chesham57 23682 25598 28
Penn Wood and Old Amersham47 31542 37646 24
Amersham and Chesham Bois56 25574 35539 34
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 27599 32435 43
Chiltern Villages36 39446 45597 29
Ridgeway West29 45650 29507 36
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East48 29498 41443 41
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville45 33591 33574 30
Chalfont St Peter36 40622 31554 31
Ivinghoe42 35413 46398 46
Winslow32 41553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross31 43519 39500 37
Grendon Underwood39 37516 40419 44
Great Missenden22 48521 38479 39
Buckingham West37 38475 43373 48
Chalfont St Giles28 46451 44467 40
Hazlemere19 49380 48436 42
Great Brickhill23 47476 42394 47
Ridgeway East32 42297 49329 49
Bernwood30 44408 47409 45

Chiltern Ridges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20257
January 20251
December 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
May 20241

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 202512
February 202510
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 202412
August 20247
July 20242
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202514
February 202513
January 202515
December 20248
November 202414
October 202419
September 202418
August 202414
July 202425
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 202413
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 202515
December 20243
November 20245
October 202423
September 20246
August 202411
July 202415
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chiltern Ridges in May 2025

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

1. Sibleys Rise (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Chesham Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Mount Nugent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Woodlands View (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. The Warren (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Ivy Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bellingdon Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blackfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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