Crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
1,196 crimes were recorded in Burnham, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
- Types of crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
- Burnham, Buckinghamshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
- Population and deprivation in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
1,196 crimes were recorded in Burnham, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 408 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burnham, Buckinghamshire has the 2,093rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burnham, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,196 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.4 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,296 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,303 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,152). Over the whole period it rose 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 | 1,196 | 73.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,303 | 80.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,242 | 76.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,257 | 77.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,296 | 79.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,262 | 77.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,189 | 73.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,152 | 70.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,157 | 71.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 138 |
| August 2025 | 116 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burnham, 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. The largest increases were in other crime (+27%) and drugs (+22%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-33%) and burglary (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 408 | 25.0 | 0.73 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 7.5 | 0.49 | +6% |
| Other theft | 106 | 6.5 | 1.02 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 6.5 | 0.79 | -3% |
| Public order | 96 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 5.8 | 0.86 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 5.7 | 1.16 | -13% |
| Burglary | 67 | 4.1 | 1.16 | -14% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.0 | 0.62 | +22% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.0 | 0.96 | +27% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 0.64 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.7 | 0.89 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 7 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 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 4 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burnham, Buckinghamshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burnham, Buckinghamshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burnham, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnhams & Stoke Poges | 988 | 59.6 | -19% |
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | 841 | 47.9 | -35% |
| Beaconsfield | 943 | 73.5 | +0% |
| Marlow | 1,002 | 54.3 | -26% |
| Iver | 731 | 64.9 | -12% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -45% |
| Gerrards Cross & Denham | 1,170 | 67.9 | -8% |
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,021 | 83.1 | +13% |
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 Burnham, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Supermarket | 81 |
| On or near Amerden Lane | 32 |
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Reedham Road | 23 |
| On or near Bay Tree Court | 21 |
| On or near Coulson Way | 20 |
| On or near Alvista Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Hogfair Lane | 18 |
| On or near Alice Lane | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burnham, 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 | 431 | 36.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 318 | 26.6% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 11.0% |
| Not recorded | 122 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
Burnham, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 16,296. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burnham, Buckinghamshire sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burnham, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Burnham, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 73.4 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 Burnham, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire was down 8% on the year before: 1,196 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burnham, Buckinghamshire?
Burnham, 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 Burnham, Buckinghamshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.