Crime Rate in Gerrards Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gerrards Cross

The total recorded crimes in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gerrards Cross crime rate of 3.55 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 Gerrards Cross, encompassing approximately 5,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gerrards Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Hay Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gerrards Cross?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Gerrards Cross demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 519 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gerrards Cross recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gerrards Cross had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 500 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gerrards Cross recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Gerrards Cross has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Gerrards Cross Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gerrards Cross has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 49th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Gerrards Cross crimes were 519. The crime rate of Gerrards Cross in 2024 was 96.91 (year) or 8.08 (month) ranking it 39 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gerrards Cross were around 500 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.36 (year) or 7.78 (month) ranking 37 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
Denham115 41,132 61,066 6
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
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

Gerrards Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 202414

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202510
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 202413
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249
July 202413
June 202422
May 202412
April 202415

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20248
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gerrards Cross in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Hay Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rouse Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Ethorpe Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
7. Gregory Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Village Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Upper Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meadway Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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