Crime in Chiltern Villages: statistics, rates and trends
151 crimes were recorded in Chiltern Villages in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chiltern Villages at a glance
- Crime trends in Chiltern Villages
- Types of crime in Chiltern Villages
- Chiltern Villages compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chiltern Villages
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chiltern Villages
- Demographics of Chiltern Villages
- Questions about crime in Chiltern Villages
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (55), anti-social behaviour (16) and other theft (15) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,812th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chiltern Villages | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 151 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.1 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,383 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chiltern Villages peaked in the year to August 2020 (239 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (146). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 151 | 28.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 147 | 27.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 146 | 27.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 207 | 38.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 210 | 39.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 234 | 43.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 239 | 44.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 198 | 36.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 201 | 37.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (70% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 10.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Chiltern Villages.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chiltern Villages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow | 996 | 54.0 | +92% |
| Booker & Cressex | 756 | 151.3 | +439% |
| West Wycombe & Lane End | 273 | 47.8 | +70% |
| Sands | 608 | 85.9 | +206% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 957 | 88.5 | +216% |
| Abbey | 3,065 | 174.6 | +522% |
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | +183% |
| Downley | 338 | 50.6 | +80% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Chiltern Villages over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Marlow Road | 10 |
| On or near Frieth Road | 8 |
| On or near Sailing Club Road | 7 |
| On or near South Close | 5 |
| On or near Balham'S Lane | 4 |
| On or near Chalkpit Lane | 4 |
| On or near Pound Lane | 4 |
| On or near Pump Lane North | 4 |
Of the 135 crimes in Chiltern Villages with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 49 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Chiltern Villages has an estimated population of 5,383 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (4.8%, against 23.3%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chiltern Villages average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chiltern Villages | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chiltern Villages a safe place to live?
Chiltern Villages recorded 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,812th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chiltern Villages?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 55 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (16).
Is crime in Chiltern Villages going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chiltern Villages was up 3% on the year before: 151 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 147 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chiltern Villages?
About 5,383 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chiltern Villages?
Chiltern Villages 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.