Crime Rate in Ridgeway East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridgeway East

The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway East, Buckinghamshire, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway East crime rate of 10.69 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 Ridgeway East, encompassing approximately 3,367 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (750.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ridgeway East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primrose Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Speen Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wendover Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ridgeway East has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 10.69 ranking 39th 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.

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
Gerrards Cross19 49519 39500 37
Great Missenden21 48521 38479 39
Chalfont St Giles33 45451 44467 40
Hazlemere29 46380 48436 42
Bernwood36 42408 47409 45
Buckingham West21 47475 43373 48

Ridgeway East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
July 20243
April 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ridgeway East in March 2025

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

1. Primrose Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Speen Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Wendover Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Risborough Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Four Ashes Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elm Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Chalkshire Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Chalkshire Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Marsh Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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