Crime in Castlefield & Oakridge: statistics, rates and trends
957 crimes were recorded in Castlefield & Oakridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Castlefield & Oakridge
- Questions about crime in Castlefield & Oakridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (421), anti-social behaviour (111) and other theft (76) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,543rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Castlefield & Oakridge | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 957 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.5 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,809 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castlefield & Oakridge peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,248 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (858). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 957 | 88.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 894 | 82.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 977 | 90.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,051 | 97.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,248 | 115.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,169 | 108.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,095 | 101.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 901 | 83.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 858 | 79.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Castlefield & Oakridge recorded notably more drugs (64% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (69% below) and anti-social behaviour (33% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 28 and burglary rose from 26 to 33, while public order fell from 76 to 58 and anti-social behaviour fell from 132 to 111.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 421 | 38.9 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 10.3 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Other theft | 76 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Drugs | 58 | 5.4 | 3.3 | +16% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.6 | 8.5 | +40% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Castlefield & Oakridge; the highest is Abbey, Buckinghamshire (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Terriers & Amersham Hill (44.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castlefield & Oakridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands | 608 | 85.9 | -3% |
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | -10% |
| Abbey | 3,065 | 174.6 | +97% |
| Downley | 338 | 50.6 | -43% |
| Booker & Cressex | 756 | 151.3 | +71% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 486 | 44.9 | -49% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 700 | 53.1 | -40% |
| West Wycombe & Lane End | 273 | 47.8 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Castlefield & Oakridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (97).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 97 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Oakridge Road | 48 |
| On or near Grenfell Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Lindsay Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Burnham Close | 30 |
| On or near Rutland Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Cedar Terrace | 26 |
| On or near Desborough Street | 23 |
Of the 846 crimes in Castlefield & Oakridge with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 338 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 26.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Castlefield & Oakridge has an estimated population of 10,809 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), fewer retired residents (8.7%, against 21.6%) and a younger population (7.9%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castlefield & Oakridge average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Castlefield & Oakridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castlefield & Oakridge a safe place to live?
Castlefield & Oakridge recorded 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,543rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Castlefield & Oakridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 421 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Castlefield & Oakridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castlefield & Oakridge was up 7% on the year before: 957 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 894 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castlefield & Oakridge?
About 10,809 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castlefield & Oakridge?
Castlefield & Oakridge 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.