Crime Rate in West Wycombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Wycombe

The total recorded crimes in West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Wycombe crime rate of 6.15 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 West Wycombe, encompassing approximately 12,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
West Wycombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fryers Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Birches Rise with total crimes: 6
  • Moonstone Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is West Wycombe?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, West Wycombe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 775 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Wycombe witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 48 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Wycombe had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 744 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, West Wycombe witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 48 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Wycombe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Wycombe has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 6.15 ranking 12th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total West Wycombe crimes were 775. The crime rate of West Wycombe in 2024 was 62.73 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Wycombe were around 744 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.22 (year) or 5.02 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Ridgeway East36 39297 49329 49
Chalfont St Giles33 45451 44467 40
Hazlemere29 46380 48436 42
Bernwood36 42408 47409 45
Buckingham West21 47475 43373 48

West Wycombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 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 (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202527
January 202518
December 202415
November 202431
October 202425
September 202428
August 202433
July 202431
June 202448
May 202423
April 202431

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 202412

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 202414
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 20247

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations West Wycombe in March 2025

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

1. Fryers Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Birches Rise (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Moonstone Court (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Copperfields (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Gallows Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Grafton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Highwood Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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