Crime in Booker & Cressex: statistics, rates and trends
756 crimes were recorded in Booker & Cressex in the 12 months to August 2026, 151.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Booker & Cressex
- Questions about crime in Booker & Cressex
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (189), violence and sexual offences (185) and anti-social behaviour (126) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 429th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Booker & Cressex | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 756 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 151.3 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,998 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Booker & Cressex of any year here (756 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 67%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 756 | 151.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 675 | 135.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 718 | 143.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 752 | 150.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 611 | 122.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 495 | 99.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 477 | 95.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 526 | 105.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 453 | 90.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Booker & Cressex recorded notably more shoplifting (4.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and other theft (80% above the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 26 to 50 and shoplifting rose from 139 to 189, while other theft fell from 80 to 58 and public order fell from 53 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 189 | 37.8 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 37.0 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 25.2 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Other theft | 58 | 11.6 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +92% |
| Public order | 44 | 8.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Drugs | 25 | 5.0 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Burglary | 20 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Booker & Cressex; the highest is Abbey, Buckinghamshire (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Chiltern Villages (28.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Booker & Cressex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands | 608 | 85.9 | -43% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 957 | 88.5 | -41% |
| Abbey | 3,065 | 174.6 | +15% |
| West Wycombe & Lane End | 273 | 47.8 | -68% |
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | -48% |
| Downley | 338 | 50.6 | -67% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 486 | 44.9 | -70% |
| Chiltern Villages | 151 | 28.1 | -81% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Booker & Cressex over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (196).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 196 |
| On or near Buckmaster Road | 93 |
| On or near Miersfield | 47 |
| On or near Pine Chase | 26 |
| On or near John Hall Way | 23 |
| On or near Thrush Close | 23 |
| On or near Gillfield Close | 22 |
| On or near Holmers Farm Way | 20 |
| On or near Lansdowne Way | 20 |
| On or near Squirrel Lane | 19 |
Of the 630 crimes in Booker & Cressex with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 126 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 246 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 177 | 28.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Booker & Cressex has an estimated population of 4,998 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Booker & Cressex average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Booker & Cressex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Booker & Cressex a safe place to live?
Booker & Cressex recorded 151.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 429th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Booker & Cressex?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (185).
Is crime in Booker & Cressex going up or down?
Recorded crime in Booker & Cressex was up 12% on the year before: 756 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 675 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Booker & Cressex?
About 4,998 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Booker & Cressex?
Booker & Cressex 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.