Crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
1,193 crimes were recorded in Burnham, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Burnham, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (399), anti-social behaviour (123) and shoplifting (116) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,094th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Burnham, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,193 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.2 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,296 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,328 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,150). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,193 | 73.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,328 | 81.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,227 | 75.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,260 | 77.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,272 | 78.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,275 | 78.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,196 | 73.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,150 | 70.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,161 | 71.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (51% below) and drugs (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 25 to 37, while criminal damage and arson fell from 143 to 93 and vehicle crime fell from 112 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 399 | 24.5 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 7.5 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Other theft | 101 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Public order | 92 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Burglary | 68 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +48% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.0 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burnham, Buckinghamshire; the highest is Marsh & Micklefield (84.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater (40.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burnham, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnhams & Stoke Poges | 972 | 58.6 | -20% |
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | 846 | 48.2 | -34% |
| Beaconsfield | 972 | 75.8 | +4% |
| Marlow | 996 | 54.0 | -26% |
| Iver | 752 | 66.8 | -9% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 551 | 40.4 | -45% |
| Gerrards Cross & Denham | 1,169 | 67.8 | -7% |
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,037 | 84.4 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Burnham, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (93).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Amerden Lane | 35 |
| On or near Coulson Way | 21 |
| On or near Reedham Road | 21 |
| On or near Bay Tree Court | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Alvista Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Hogfair Lane | 18 |
| On or near Alice Lane | 16 |
Of the 1,070 crimes in Burnham, Buckinghamshire with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 123 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 429 | 40.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 311 | 29.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Burnham, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 16,296 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burnham, Buckinghamshire average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burnham, Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burnham, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Burnham, Buckinghamshire recorded 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,094th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 399 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burnham, Buckinghamshire was down 10% on the year before: 1,193 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,328 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burnham, Buckinghamshire?
About 16,296 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burnham, Buckinghamshire?
Burnham, Buckinghamshire 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.