Crime Rate in Grendon Underwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grendon Underwood

The total recorded crimes in Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grendon Underwood crime rate of 25.50 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 Grendon Underwood, encompassing approximately 1,529 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Grendon Underwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paradine Street with total crimes: 5
  • Carthovel Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Addison Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Grendon Underwood?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Grendon Underwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 516 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Grendon Underwood recorded fewer crimes than 39 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Grendon Underwood had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 419 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Grendon Underwood recorded fewer crimes than 43 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Grendon Underwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Grendon Underwood has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 25.50 ranking 37th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Grendon Underwood crimes were 516. The crime rate of Grendon Underwood in 2024 was 337.43 (year) or 28.12 (month) ranking it 40 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grendon Underwood were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 274.00 (year) or 22.83 (month) ranking 44 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grendon Underwood)CrimesRank (Grendon Underwood)CrimesRank (Grendon Underwood)
Abbey300 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North177 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West137 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield131 41,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West78 121,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 61,209 5859 14
Denham102 51,132 61,066 6
Cliveden92 8982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield63 211,062 7974 10
West Wycombe92 7775 21744 20
Chess Valley83 9965 12995 8
Downley69 191,021 8901 13
Buckingham East77 131,007 9985 9
Aston Clinton and Bierton80 10836 18517 35
Stoke Poges and Wexham63 20921 13967 11
Iver78 11869 14794 17
Aylesbury East74 14846 16902 12
Totteridge and Bowerdean71 17844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East46 32866 15801 16
Aylesbury West73 15678 26610 27
Marlow71 16715 23759 19
Tylers Green and Loudwater47 30783 20781 18
Wing70 18671 28546 32
Terriers and Amersham Hill48 28820 19615 26
The Risboroughs61 22687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor45 34585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon52 26727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common57 24672 27646 23
Chesham57 23682 25598 28
Penn Wood and Old Amersham47 31542 37646 24
Amersham and Chesham Bois56 25574 35539 34
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 27599 32435 43
Chiltern Villages36 39446 45597 29
Ridgeway West29 45650 29507 36
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East48 29498 41443 41
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville45 33591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges41 36624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 40622 31554 31
Ivinghoe42 35413 46398 46
Winslow32 41553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross31 43519 39500 37
Great Missenden22 48521 38479 39
Buckingham West37 38475 43373 48
Chalfont St Giles28 46451 44467 40
Hazlemere19 49380 48436 42
Great Brickhill23 47476 42394 47
Ridgeway East32 42297 49329 49
Bernwood30 44408 47409 45

Grendon Underwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Other theft 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 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202521
February 20257
January 202516
December 202412
November 202423
October 202410
September 202425
August 202424
July 202421
June 202450
May 202418

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 202510
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Grendon Underwood in May 2025

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

1. Paradine Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Carthovel Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Addison Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Forge Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. Tuscans Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Red Kite View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Bicester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grange Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Portway Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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