Crime Rate in Denham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denham

The total recorded crimes in Denham, Buckinghamshire, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denham crime rate of 28.21 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 Denham, encompassing approximately 3,615 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (95.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Denham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peel Close with total crimes: 9
  • Gaviots Close with total crimes: 6
  • Hollybush Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Denham?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Denham reported a higher crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 1,132 crimes compared to 842. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Denham witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Denham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 1,066 crimes compared to 789. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Denham witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Denham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Denham has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 28.21 ranking 8th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Denham crimes were 1,132. The crime rate of Denham in 2024 was 313.06 (year) or 26.09 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Denham were around 1,066 crimes with yearly crime rate of 294.81 (year) or 24.57 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

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

Denham 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 43 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 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 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 202515
April 202522
March 202515
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202522
May 202548
April 202537
March 202557
February 202518
January 202527
December 202424
November 202445
October 202430
September 202427
August 202444

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20253
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 202512
December 202412
November 202412
October 202410
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 202414
November 20246
October 20245
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 20241
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202510
April 202515
March 20257
February 20254
January 202511
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20251
March 202510
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 202412
October 20245
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Denham in July 2025

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

1. Peel Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Gaviots Close (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Hollybush Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Kings Mill Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Denham Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Morten Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elmwood Park (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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