Crime Rate in Totteridge and Bowerdean: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totteridge and Bowerdean

The total recorded crimes in Totteridge and Bowerdean, Buckinghamshire, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totteridge and Bowerdean crime rate of 2.01 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 Totteridge and Bowerdean, encompassing approximately 35,240 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Totteridge and Bowerdean Crime Hotspots

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

  • Underwood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bowerdean Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hillview Gardens with total crimes: 4

How safe is Totteridge and Bowerdean?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Totteridge and Bowerdean reported a higher crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 844 crimes compared to 842. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Totteridge and Bowerdean witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Totteridge and Bowerdean experienced a greater number of crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 824 crimes compared to 789. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Totteridge and Bowerdean witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Totteridge and Bowerdean has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Totteridge and Bowerdean Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Totteridge and Bowerdean has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.01 ranking 17th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Totteridge and Bowerdean crimes were 844. The crime rate of Totteridge and Bowerdean in 2024 was 23.95 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Totteridge and Bowerdean were around 824 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.38 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Totteridge and Bowerdean)CrimesRank (Totteridge and Bowerdean)CrimesRank (Totteridge and Bowerdean)
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
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
Ridgeway East32 42297 49329 49
Bernwood30 44408 47409 45

Totteridge and Bowerdean Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202537
March 202525
February 202519
January 202514
December 202420
November 202425
October 202428
September 202423
August 202425
July 202429
June 202460
May 202433

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202411
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413
July 202416
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 202414
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Totteridge and Bowerdean in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Totteridge and Bowerdean postcode area is presented below.

1. Underwood Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Bowerdean Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Hillview Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. St George'S Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. The Roperies (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Colborne Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hillary Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Cambridge Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rowan Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. St Marks Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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