Crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
943 crimes were recorded in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
943 crimes were recorded in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 260 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire has the 2,082nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 943 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.5 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,826 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (995 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (851). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 943 | 73.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 878 | 68.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 927 | 72.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 995 | 77.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 992 | 77.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 891 | 69.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 851 | 66.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 949 | 74.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 975 | 76.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+55%) and shoplifting (+46%). The largest falls were in other crime (-41%) and other theft (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 260 | 20.3 | 0.59 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 8.3 | 1.68 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 8.0 | 1.17 | +55% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 8.0 | 0.96 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 7.6 | 0.49 | +35% |
| Public order | 82 | 6.4 | 0.96 | +34% |
| Other theft | 68 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -18% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -8% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.6 | 0.79 | +120% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -41% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +50% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 0.58 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.72 | +125% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -45% |
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | 841 | 47.9 | -35% |
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,021 | 83.1 | +13% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -40% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 740 | 56.1 | -24% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -50% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 647 | 41.7 | -43% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 504 | 46.5 | -37% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 98 |
| On or near Dorney Hill South | 71 |
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Lord Reith Place | 49 |
| On or near Post Office Lane | 24 |
| On or near Duval Path | 22 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 21 |
| On or near Beacon Close | 18 |
| On or near Mayflower Way | 17 |
| On or near Shepherds Lane | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 377 | 40.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 219 | 23.2% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 11.5% |
| Not recorded | 97 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 12,826. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire recorded 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (106).
Is crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire was up 7% on the year before: 943 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 878 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire?
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.