Crime in Brickhill: statistics, rates and trends

498 crimes were recorded in Brickhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 159 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brickhill has the 2,785th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Brickhill was highest in the year to July 2025 (533 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (350). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brickhill 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 (+52%) and anti-social behaviour (+49%). The largest falls were in public order (-46%) and violence and sexual offences (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Brickhill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brickhill recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 31.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Brickhill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brickhill recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Brickhill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brickhill recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Brickhill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brickhill recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Brickhill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brickhill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Brickhill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brickhill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Brickhill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brickhill recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Brickhill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brickhill recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Brickhill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brickhill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Brickhill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brickhill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Brickhill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brickhill recorded 7 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 up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Brickhill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brickhill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Brickhill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brickhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brickhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brickhill.

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 Brickhill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brickhill 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.

Brickhill has an estimated population of 8,914. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brickhill sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Brickhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.