Crime in Booker & Cressex: statistics, rates and trends
750 crimes were recorded in Booker & Cressex in the 12 months to July 2026, 150.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Booker & Cressex at a glance
- Crime trends in Booker & Cressex
- Types of crime in Booker & Cressex
- Booker & Cressex compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Booker & Cressex
- What happened after crimes were reported in Booker & Cressex
- Population and deprivation in Booker & Cressex
- Questions about crime in Booker & Cressex
- About this data
750 crimes were recorded in Booker & Cressex in the 12 months to July 2026, 150.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 193 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Booker & Cressex has the 429th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Booker & Cressex | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 750 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 150.1 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,998 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Booker & Cressex was highest in the year to July 2026 (750 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (457). Over the whole period it rose 64%, 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 | 750 | 150.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 675 | 135.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 705 | 141.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 745 | 149.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 617 | 123.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 474 | 94.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 493 | 98.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 513 | 102.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 457 | 91.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Booker & Cressex 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+82%) and shoplifting (+41%). The largest falls were in other theft (-26%) and public order (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 38.6 | 1.13 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 186 | 37.2 | 4.49 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 23.4 | 1.53 | +18% |
| Other theft | 59 | 11.8 | 1.85 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 10.2 | 2.07 | +82% |
| Public order | 46 | 9.2 | 1.39 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 6.8 | 1.00 | -8% |
| Drugs | 24 | 4.8 | 1.47 | +9% |
| Burglary | 20 | 4.0 | 1.13 | +186% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.0 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 0.47 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.41 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Booker & Cressex
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Booker & Cressex recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Booker & Cressex
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Booker & Cressex recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Booker & Cressex
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Booker & Cressex recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Booker & Cressex
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Booker & Cressex recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Booker & Cressex
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Booker & Cressex recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Booker & Cressex
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Booker & Cressex recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Booker & Cressex
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Booker & Cressex recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Booker & Cressex
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Booker & Cressex recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Booker & Cressex
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Booker & Cressex recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 186% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Booker & Cressex
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Booker & Cressex recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Booker & Cressex
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Booker & Cressex recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Booker & Cressex
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Booker & Cressex recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Booker & Cressex
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Booker & Cressex recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Booker & Cressex
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Booker & Cressex recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Booker & Cressex, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Booker & Cressex.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Booker & Cressex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands | 634 | 89.5 | -40% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 953 | 88.2 | -41% |
| Abbey | 3,076 | 175.2 | +17% |
| West Wycombe & Lane End | 283 | 49.6 | -67% |
| Disraeli | 463 | 79.5 | -47% |
| Downley | 352 | 52.7 | -65% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 504 | 46.5 | -69% |
| Chiltern Villages | 150 | 27.9 | -81% |
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 Booker & Cressex over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 196 |
| On or near Buckmaster Road | 91 |
| On or near Miersfield | 39 |
| On or near Gillfield Close | 26 |
| On or near Pine Chase | 26 |
| On or near John Hall Way | 24 |
| On or near Lansdowne Way | 21 |
| On or near Holmers Farm Way | 17 |
| On or near Squirrel Lane | 17 |
| On or near Thrush Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Booker & Cressex 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 | 249 | 33.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 117 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 10.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Booker & Cressex has an estimated population of 4,998. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Booker & Cressex sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Booker & Cressex |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Booker & Cressex a safe place to live?
Booker & Cressex recorded 150.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Booker & Cressex?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (186).
Is crime in Booker & Cressex going up or down?
Recorded crime in Booker & Cressex was up 11% on the year before: 750 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 675 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Booker & Cressex?
Booker & Cressex 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 Booker & Cressex. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.