Crime Rate in Ridgeway East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridgeway East

The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway East, Buckinghamshire, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway East crime rate of 9.50 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 Ridgeway East, encompassing approximately 3,367 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ridgeway East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primrose Hill with total crimes: 5
  • The Homestead with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ridgeway East?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Ridgeway East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 297 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ridgeway East recorded fewer crimes than 48 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Ridgeway East had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 329 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ridgeway East recorded fewer crimes than 48 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ridgeway East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ridgeway East has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 9.50 ranking 42th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ridgeway East crimes were 297. The crime rate of Ridgeway East in 2024 was 88.21 (year) or 7.35 (month) ranking it 49 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ridgeway East were around 329 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.71 (year) or 8.14 (month) ranking 49 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ridgeway East)CrimesRank (Ridgeway East)CrimesRank (Ridgeway East)
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
Grendon Underwood39 37516 40419 44
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
Bernwood30 44408 47409 45

Ridgeway East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
July 20243

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 202517
February 20252
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 202413
September 202414
August 202414
July 20244
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
December 20246
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ridgeway East in May 2025

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

1. Primrose Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. The Homestead (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Vincents Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coombe Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Clappins Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Allen Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Risborough Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Marsh Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ellesborough Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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