Crime Rate in Denham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denham

The total recorded crimes in Denham, Buckinghamshire, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denham crime rate of 31.80 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Denham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 18
  • Pinewood Close with total crimes: 9
  • Oxford Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Denham has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 31.80 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)
Abbey255 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North216 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West140 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield94 71,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West86 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 51,209 5859 14
Buckingham East98 61,007 9985 9
Cliveden84 10982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield59 211,062 7974 10
Chess Valley57 23965 12995 8
Downley91 81,021 8901 13
Stoke Poges and Wexham61 20921 13967 11
Aylesbury West77 11678 26610 27
Aylesbury East64 15846 16902 12
West Wycombe76 12775 21744 20
Aston Clinton and Bierton71 13836 18517 35
Iver55 26869 14794 17
Aylesbury South East66 14866 15801 16
Totteridge and Bowerdean64 16844 17824 15
Winslow63 17553 36488 38
Tylers Green and Loudwater56 24783 20781 18
Marlow63 18715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill62 19820 19615 26
The Risboroughs54 27687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor38 37585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon57 22727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common42 34672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old Amersham35 43542 37646 24
Chesham50 30682 25598 28
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville56 25591 33574 30
Wing53 28671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages37 38446 45597 29
Ridgeway West46 32650 29507 36
Chiltern Ridges50 29624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 41622 31554 31
Ivinghoe48 31413 46398 46
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches35 44599 32435 43
Grendon Underwood45 33516 40419 44
Amersham and Chesham Bois36 40574 35539 34
Great Brickhill40 35476 42394 47
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 36498 41443 41
Gerrards Cross19 49519 39500 37
Great Missenden21 48521 38479 39
Ridgeway East36 39297 49329 49
Chalfont St Giles33 45451 44467 40
Hazlemere29 46380 48436 42
Bernwood36 42408 47409 45
Buckingham West21 47475 43373 48

Denham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 202414

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 202414
November 20246
October 20245
September 202413
August 20243
July 20242
June 202422
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 20241
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202518
January 202527
December 202424
November 202445
October 202430
September 202427
August 202444
July 202430
June 202476
May 202417
April 202430

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 202412
October 20245
September 202411
August 202413
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 202511
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 202413
July 20245
June 202420
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 202512
December 202412
November 202412
October 202410
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 202424
May 202419
April 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 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
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
April 202420

A total of 3 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
May 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Denham in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Pinewood Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Oxford Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Morten Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Vehicle crime1
6. Kings Mill Way (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
7. Pinstone Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Gaviots Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Neal Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Peel Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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