Crime Rate in Grendon Underwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grendon Underwood

The total recorded crimes in Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire, UK in February 2026 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grendon Underwood crime rate of 15.69 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Grendon Underwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redland Close with total crimes: 3
  • Prison with total crimes: 2
  • Main Street with total crimes: 1

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Grendon Underwood)CrimesRank (Grendon Underwood)CrimesRank (Grendon Underwood)
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
DenhamNA NA1,132 61,066 6
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
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

Grendon Underwood 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202618
December 202523
November 202516
October 202519
September 202521
August 202525
July 202523
June 202517
May 202517
April 202517
March 202521
February 20257

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20256
November 20253
October 20256
September 20257
August 20254
July 20259
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20259
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
August 20253
July 20254
June 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20254
November 20254
October 20254
September 20256
August 20259
July 20257
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 202510
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251

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

High Crime Locations Grendon Underwood in February 2026

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

1. Redland Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Prison (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Portway Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Portway Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Addison Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rookery Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Paradine Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hinton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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