Crime Rate in Chiltern Ridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chiltern Ridges

The total recorded crimes in Chiltern Ridges, Buckinghamshire, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chiltern Ridges crime rate of 4.88 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chiltern Ridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • King'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Chesham Lane with total crimes: 3
  • St Mary'S Close 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 July 2025 the Chiltern Ridges has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 ranking 32th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chiltern Ridges)CrimesRank (Chiltern Ridges)CrimesRank (Chiltern Ridges)
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
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
Bernwood32 48408 47409 45
Ridgeway East34 45297 49329 49

Chiltern Ridges 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202532
May 202517
April 202513
March 202514
February 202513
January 202515
December 20248
November 202414
October 202419
September 202418
August 202414

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
May 20256
April 202513
March 202512
February 202510
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 202515
December 20243
November 20245
October 202423
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20254
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chiltern Ridges in July 2025

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

1. King'S Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Chesham Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Long Grove Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ivy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Harries Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Woodlands View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Peppett'S Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Lappetts Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Ashwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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