Crime Rate in Chiltern Ridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chiltern Ridges

The total recorded crimes in Chiltern Ridges, Buckinghamshire, UK in February 2026 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chiltern Ridges crime rate of 4.39 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chiltern Ridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coppice Farm Park with total crimes: 3
  • Chesham Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Chesham Road 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chiltern Ridges)CrimesRank (Chiltern Ridges)CrimesRank (Chiltern Ridges)
AbbeyNA NA4,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury NorthNA NA2,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North WestNA NA1,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and CastlefieldNA NA1,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South WestNA NA1,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and MicklefieldNA NA1,209 5859 14
DenhamNA NA1,132 61,066 6
ClivedenNA NA982 111,022 7
BeaconsfieldNA NA1,062 7974 10
Chess ValleyNA NA965 12995 8
DownleyNA NA1,021 8901 13
Buckingham EastNA NA1,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and WexhamNA NA921 13967 11
Aylesbury EastNA NA846 16902 12
IverNA NA869 14794 17
Totteridge and BowerdeanNA NA844 17824 15
Aylesbury South EastNA NA866 15801 16
Tylers Green and LoudwaterNA NA783 20781 18
Aston Clinton and BiertonNA NA836 18517 35
MarlowNA NA715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham HillNA NA820 19615 26
West WycombeNA NA775 21744 20
The RisboroughsNA NA687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and HedsorNA NA585 34675 22
Stone and WaddesdonNA NA727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham CommonNA NA672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old AmershamNA NA542 37646 24
CheshamNA NA682 25598 28
Aylesbury WestNA NA678 26610 27
WingNA NA671 28546 32
Chiltern VillagesNA NA446 45597 29
Ridgeway WestNA NA650 29507 36
Wendover, Halton and Stoke MandevilleNA NA591 33574 30
Chalfont St PeterNA NA622 31554 31
Farnham Common and Burnham BeechesNA NA599 32435 43
Amersham and Chesham BoisNA NA574 35539 34
WinslowNA NA553 36488 38
Gerrards CrossNA NA519 39500 37
Great MissendenNA NA521 38479 39
Chalfont St GilesNA NA451 44467 40
Grendon UnderwoodNA NA516 40419 44
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South EastNA NA498 41443 41
HazlemereNA NA380 48436 42
Great BrickhillNA NA476 42394 47
Buckingham WestNA NA475 43373 48
BernwoodNA NA408 47409 45
IvinghoeNA NA413 46398 46
Ridgeway EastNA NA297 49329 49

Chiltern Ridges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202616
December 202517
November 20255
October 20259
September 202518
August 202529
July 202529
June 202532
May 202517
April 202513
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
December 20252
November 20256
October 202515
September 20256
August 202516
July 20251
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 202511
November 20255
October 20255
September 20255
August 20253
July 20258
June 202516
May 20256
April 202513
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20263
December 20254
November 20255
October 20259
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20253
November 20257
October 20252
September 20253
August 20256
July 20252
June 20252
May 20258
April 20252
March 20257

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20254
November 20252
October 202512
September 20255
August 202510
July 20251
June 20256
May 20254
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20259
August 202512
July 20251
June 20256
May 20254
March 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253

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

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Chiltern Ridges in February 2026

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

1. Coppice Farm Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Chesham Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
3. Chesham Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Widmore Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Bank Green (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Old Sax Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bevan Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pullfields (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Willow Chase (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Treacher'S Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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