Crime Rate in Ridgeway West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridgeway West

The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway West, Buckinghamshire, UK in February 2026 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway West crime rate of 11.03 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 West, encompassing approximately 2,085 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ridgeway West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bledlow Road with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Beech Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ridgeway West?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Ridgeway West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 650 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ridgeway West recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Ridgeway West had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 507 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ridgeway West recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ridgeway West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Ridgeway West crimes were 650. The crime rate of Ridgeway West in 2024 was 311.72 (year) or 25.98 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ridgeway West were around 507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 243.14 (year) or 20.26 (month) ranking 36 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ridgeway West)CrimesRank (Ridgeway West)CrimesRank (Ridgeway West)
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
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
Grendon UnderwoodNA NA516 40419 44
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

Ridgeway West 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 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 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 Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20266
December 202511
November 202513
October 202524
September 202521
August 202519
July 202521
June 202513
May 202516
April 202518
March 202523
February 20258

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20254
October 20258
September 20251
August 20252
July 20258
June 20259
May 20252
April 20254

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20268
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20254
November 20259
October 20253
September 20252
July 202512
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20256
October 20252
September 20251
August 202510
July 20258
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20254
November 20251
September 20251
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20258

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20252
October 20256
September 20253
August 20259
July 20259
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
March 20253

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

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Ridgeway West in February 2026

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

1. Bledlow Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
3. Beech Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. New Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Woodland View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Deanfield Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Batting Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Musgrave Walk (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Barkus Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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