WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

ridgeway west Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for ridgeway west, localized within buckinghamshire.

Total Crimes

32
trending_up +68.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

29.62per 1k
trending_up +2.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

10,698

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences8
Anti-social Behaviour5
Public Order4
Other Theft4
Shoplifting3
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Burglary2
Vehicle Crime2
Theft from Person1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Lowes Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Musgrave Walk Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Marcourt Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Church Lane Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Hambye Close Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Lee Road Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Foundry Lane Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Greenlands Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Grange Farm Road Map
Other theft: 1
1

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Local Rank

#4safest in buckinghamshire

National Safety

Top 11%Safest

City Average

59.97per 1k

Local Policing

Princes Risborough

Thames Valley Police

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Local Priorities

Speeding concerns covering all parishes in the Risborough and surrounding areas has been identified as a community priority.
PCSO 9588 CUBBAGE is the Speeding SPOC and has taken personal responsibility for tackling speeding issues in Princes Risborough and Surrounding areas.

Issued: 11 Apr 2026

Status Update

The Risborough neighbourhood team have been increasing their speeding operations around school areas and reported hotspots from community speed watch and the community. They will continue to periodically conduct days of action and enforcement to combat speeding around the roads of Risborough. We will look to update the community on results from this activity. Please look out on TVP Wycombe facebook for social media updates on speeding operations.

If you have any information please report on 101 or online at www. thamesvalley.police.uk.
Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.

Actioned: 11 Apr 2026

The residents of Princes Risborough have voted the issue of rogue traders/scams and burglaries to be one of their community priorities. These are newly voted as a priority suggesting this may be a rising issue in the area.
Burglary Dwellings around Princes Risborough NHPT have been regarded as a priority by the community. This was highlighted from community survey completed by the public and qualitative data gathered at Have your Says.
In the last rolling 12-month period there have been 35 reported burglaries for the period compared to 24 in the previous period.
Burglaries will be recorded monthly and will be recorded against the previous month.
February 2026 there were 2 Burglaries compared to 1 this time last year
This statistic will be compared monthly with each passing month to identify if the actions set deter further reports.

Issued: 11 Apr 2026

Status Update

If the scam is reported to Report Fraud (previously Action Fraud) this will routinely get sent through to police. A questionnaire is then completed with the victim which helps access the impact on the victim through general questions. Scam prevention is given to the victim along with any suitable words of advice. If the victim consents, the team will also share info with Victims First and Trading Standards for further safeguarding/support. If there are any details about the scammers such as company name, details etc, this will be passed onto Trading Standards for intelligence for further work their end.
Trading Standards will possibly make the neighbourhood policing team aware of reports of Rogue Traders within the area. One way the team prevents residents becoming victim to rogue trader is preparing packs that will include info on trusted traders and Rogue Traders along with things like no cold caller packs. As well as offer in person advice and guidance to members of the public within the area. The team also look to speak to members of public at events like Have Your Says, and regularly hold events dedicated to information about scams and the relevant support. We also look to visit care and retirement homes to speak with residents about scams, offering scam and crime prevention information.
The team will also carry out hotspot patrols of areas where burglaries are prevalent and work with community partners to reduce any harm.
If you have any information please report via 101 or online at www.thamesvalley.police.uk.
Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.

Actioned: 11 Apr 2026

ASB around the Princes Risborough area has been Highlighted by the community as a priority. Results derived from the community survey ASB In Risborough from showed there were 178 reported incidents in the last 12 months. Up from the previous year which recorded 95 incidences of ASB.
This is an increase of 87%.

94 of the 178 reported incidents were recorded as community ASB; Compared to 16 personal ASB and 10 Environmental.
February 2026 there were 3 ASB community, 2 ASB environmental 1 personal

This statistic will be compared monthly with each passing month to identify if the actions set deter further reports
Specifically, residents have highlighted concerns around youth anti-social behaviour, specifically in Hughenden Park when the kids are not in school. Other reports include motorbikes being ridden around green spaces such as Earl Mitchell Park and Wades Park as well as woodlands, and day drinkers at St Dunstan’s Church.

Issued: 11 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action to combat anti-social behaviour will include hi-visibility patrols and partnership working with Buckinghamshire council. The team will also be conducting regular have your say events in locations most impacted by anti-social behaviour in order to provide a police presence as well as give crime prevention advice to the public. The data around anti-social behaviour will be compared monthly to ensure progress is being made on this priority.

If you have any information please report via 101 or online at www.thamesvalley.police.uk
Call 999 if crime in progress or you are at risk of harm.

Actioned: 11 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUN19

Have your say event

meeting

The Princes Risborough neighbourhood team will be on location to speak with residents about crime prevention advice and local concerns

schedule

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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M&S, Princes Risborough

JUL5

Have your say event

meeting

The Princes Risborough neighbourhood team will be on location to speak with local residents about local concerns and crime prevention advice

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hughenden Manor, Hughenden Valley

SEP12

Kop Hill Climb

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Stand at Kop Hill Climb

schedule

9:00 AM — 4:00 PM

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Kop Hill Climb Risborough School

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