Crime Rate in West Wycombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Wycombe

The total recorded crimes in West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK in July 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Wycombe crime rate of 7.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Wycombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Fryers Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Dovetail Close with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • 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 areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the West Wycombe has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 7.20 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Wycombe)CrimesRank (West Wycombe)CrimesRank (West Wycombe)
Abbey317 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North225 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West136 41,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield153 31,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West97 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield122 51,209 5859 14
Denham102 81,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury West105 6678 26610 27
Cliveden92 14982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield93 131,062 7974 10
Chess Valley105 7965 12995 8
Downley96 101,021 8901 13
Buckingham East81 171,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and Wexham69 21921 13967 11
Aylesbury East96 11846 16902 12
Aston Clinton and Bierton94 12836 18517 35
Iver84 16869 14794 17
Totteridge and Bowerdean78 18844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East71 19866 15801 16
Tylers Green and Loudwater54 28783 20781 18
Marlow57 25715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill44 36820 19615 26
Stone and Waddesdon69 20727 22638 25
The Risboroughs58 24687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor51 30585 34675 22
Ridgeway West67 22650 29507 36
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common66 23672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old Amersham46 35542 37646 24
Chesham49 34682 25598 28
Great Brickhill57 26476 42394 47
Amersham and Chesham Bois54 27574 35539 34
Wing49 33671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages29 49446 45597 29
Grendon Underwood53 29516 40419 44
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville37 42591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges50 32624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter41 37622 31554 31
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 31599 32435 43
Winslow33 46553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross37 41519 39500 37
Great Missenden35 44521 38479 39
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 38498 41443 41
Ivinghoe38 39413 46398 46
Chalfont St Giles36 43451 44467 40
Buckingham West37 40475 43373 48
Hazlemere33 47380 48436 42
Bernwood32 48408 47409 45
Ridgeway East34 45297 49329 49

West Wycombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20259
April 20258
March 202513
February 202512
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202530
May 202549
April 202515
March 202525
February 202527
January 202518
December 202415
November 202431
October 202425
September 202428
August 202433

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202510
April 20256
March 202512
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202513
April 202517
March 20255
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 202512
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

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
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

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 July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
2. Fryers Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Dovetail Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft5
5. Park View Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
6. Millbrook Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Portway Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Mentmore Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ogilvie Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bartlett Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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