Crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
972 crimes were recorded in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
- Types of crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
- Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
- Demographics of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (278), shoplifting (113) and criminal damage and arson (106) made up 51% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,989th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 972 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.8 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,826 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,011 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (863). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 972 | 75.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 863 | 67.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 928 | 72.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,001 | 78.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 978 | 76.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 918 | 71.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 863 | 67.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 897 | 69.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,011 | 78.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 120 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded notably more vehicle crime (54% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (51% below) and violence and sexual offences (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 66 to 113 and criminal damage and arson rose from 63 to 106, while other theft fell from 84 to 63 and vehicle crime fell from 116 to 98.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 21.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 113 | 8.8 | 8.5 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +68% |
| Vehicle crime | 98 | 7.6 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 7.6 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 80 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Drugs | 39 | 3.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire; the highest is Marsh & Micklefield (84.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire (36.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 551 | 40.4 | -47% |
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | 846 | 48.2 | -36% |
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,037 | 84.4 | +11% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -42% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 700 | 53.1 | -30% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -52% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 640 | 41.2 | -46% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 486 | 44.9 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 102 |
| On or near Dorney Hill South | 73 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Lord Reith Place | 53 |
| On or near Post Office Lane | 24 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 22 |
| On or near Duval Path | 21 |
| On or near Shepherds Lane | 19 |
| On or near The Mead | 18 |
| On or near Yew Tree Close | 17 |
Of the 875 crimes in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 97 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 373 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 219 | 25.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 12,826 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,989th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (113).
Is crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire was up 13% on the year before: 972 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 863 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire?
About 12,826 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire?
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.