Crime Rate in Denham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denham

The total recorded crimes in Denham, Buckinghamshire, UK in February 2026 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denham crime rate of 16.87 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Denham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Kubrick Road with total crimes: 4
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 3
  • Gaviots Close with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Denham)CrimesRank (Denham)CrimesRank (Denham)
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
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
Chiltern RidgesNA NA624 30545 33
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

Denham 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 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202621
December 202512
November 202511
October 20255
September 202510
August 20259
July 20257
June 20259
May 20253
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202633
December 202525
November 202527
October 202528
September 202527
August 202528
July 202543
June 202522
May 202548
April 202537
March 202557
February 202518

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20257
November 20254
October 20256
September 20256
August 20259
July 20258
June 202512
May 202510
April 202515
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 20252
November 20258
October 202512
September 20254
August 202511
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20251
March 202510
February 20254

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 202511
November 20259
October 20257
September 202514
August 20254
July 202515
June 20259
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20254
November 20256
October 202513
September 202510
August 202511
July 202511
June 20254
May 202515
April 202522
March 202515
February 20255

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
November 20254
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 202513
November 20259
October 202514
September 20257
August 20257
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
July 20253
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Denham in February 2026

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

1. Stanley Kubrick Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gaviots Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Old Amersham Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Broken Gate Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Denham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
7. Redhill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Old Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Oxford Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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