Crime in Castlefield & Oakridge: statistics, rates and trends
953 crimes were recorded in Castlefield & Oakridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castlefield & Oakridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Castlefield & Oakridge
- Types of crime in Castlefield & Oakridge
- Castlefield & Oakridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castlefield & Oakridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castlefield & Oakridge
- Population and deprivation in Castlefield & Oakridge
- Questions about crime in Castlefield & Oakridge
- About this data
953 crimes were recorded in Castlefield & Oakridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 405 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castlefield & Oakridge has the 1,552nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castlefield & Oakridge | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 953 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.2 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,809 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castlefield & Oakridge was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,247 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (861). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 953 | 88.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 908 | 84.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 955 | 88.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,075 | 99.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,247 | 115.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,196 | 110.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,060 | 98.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 896 | 82.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 861 | 79.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
| August 2025 | 83 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castlefield & Oakridge 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 drugs.
The largest increases were in burglary (+36%) and other theft (+25%). The largest falls were in public order (-32%) and criminal damage and arson (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 405 | 37.5 | 1.09 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 11.6 | 0.75 | +4% |
| Other theft | 76 | 7.0 | 1.10 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 6.2 | 0.91 | -19% |
| Drugs | 60 | 5.6 | 1.70 | +11% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.4 | 0.90 | -2% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.1 | 0.89 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.1 | 0.37 | +94% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.0 | 0.96 | +16% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 0.82 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.76 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castlefield & Oakridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castlefield & Oakridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castlefield & Oakridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castlefield & Oakridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castlefield & Oakridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castlefield & Oakridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castlefield & Oakridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castlefield & Oakridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castlefield & Oakridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castlefield & Oakridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 22 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 16% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castlefield & Oakridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castlefield & Oakridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castlefield & Oakridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castlefield & Oakridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castlefield & Oakridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castlefield & Oakridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castlefield & Oakridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands | 634 | 89.5 | +2% |
| Disraeli | 463 | 79.5 | -10% |
| Abbey | 3,076 | 175.2 | +99% |
| Downley | 352 | 52.7 | -40% |
| Booker & Cressex | 750 | 150.1 | +70% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 504 | 46.5 | -47% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 740 | 56.1 | -36% |
| West Wycombe & Lane End | 283 | 49.6 | -44% |
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 Castlefield & Oakridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 85 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Oakridge Road | 49 |
| On or near Grenfell Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Lindsay Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Rutland Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Burnham Close | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Cedar Terrace | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castlefield & Oakridge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 322 | 33.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 13.4% |
| Not recorded | 125 | 13.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Castlefield & Oakridge has an estimated population of 10,809. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castlefield & Oakridge sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castlefield & Oakridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% |
| Private rented homes | 33.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
Is Castlefield & Oakridge a safe place to live?
Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Castlefield & Oakridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Castlefield & Oakridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castlefield & Oakridge was up 5% on the year before: 953 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 908 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castlefield & Oakridge?
Castlefield & Oakridge 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 Castlefield & Oakridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.