Crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns: statistics, rates and trends
841 crimes were recorded in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns at a glance
- Crime trends in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
- Types of crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
- Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
- What happened after crimes were reported in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
- Population and deprivation in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
- Questions about crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
- About this data
841 crimes were recorded in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 304 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns has the 3,111th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 841 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.9 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,541 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns was highest in the year to July 2022 (955 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (658). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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 | 841 | 47.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 752 | 42.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 802 | 45.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 942 | 53.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 955 | 54.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 904 | 51.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 710 | 40.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 728 | 41.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 658 | 37.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns 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 shoplifting (+58%) and criminal damage and arson (+46%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 304 | 17.3 | 0.51 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 5.4 | 0.35 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 4.5 | 0.66 | +46% |
| Drugs | 75 | 4.3 | 1.31 | +341% |
| Other theft | 72 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -1% |
| Public order | 69 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.2 | 0.26 | +58% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +85% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.3 | 0.35 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 341% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,021 | 83.1 | +73% |
| Beaconsfield | 943 | 73.5 | +53% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -16% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 740 | 56.1 | +17% |
| Marlow | 1,002 | 54.3 | +13% |
| Abbey | 3,076 | 175.2 | +265% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 504 | 46.5 | -3% |
| Booker & Cressex | 750 | 150.1 | +213% |
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 Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Road | 32 |
| On or near Barley Fields | 28 |
| On or near Common Road | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Chimney Lane | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Moorside | 15 |
| On or near Beech Close | 14 |
| On or near Clapton Approach | 13 |
| On or near Five Acres | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns 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 | 285 | 33.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 228 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% |
Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns has an estimated population of 17,541. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns a safe place to live?
Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 47.9 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 Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns going up or down?
Recorded crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns was up 12% on the year before: 841 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 752 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns?
Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns 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 Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.