Crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns: statistics, rates and trends
846 crimes were recorded in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
- Questions about crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (302), anti-social behaviour (99) and criminal damage and arson (81) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,089th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 846 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.2 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,541 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns peaked in the year to August 2022 (959 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (661). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 846 | 48.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 761 | 43.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 783 | 44.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 935 | 53.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 959 | 54.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 896 | 51.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 735 | 41.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 731 | 41.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 661 | 37.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded notably more drugs (25% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (73% below) and burglary (66% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 22 to 72 and shoplifting rose from 22 to 40, while burglary fell from 26 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 302 | 17.2 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 5.6 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Public order | 74 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Drugs | 72 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +227% |
| Other theft | 70 | 4.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 2.3 | 8.5 | +82% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.2 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns; the highest is Abbey, Buckinghamshire (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater (40.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,037 | 84.4 | +75% |
| Beaconsfield | 972 | 75.8 | +57% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 551 | 40.4 | -16% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 700 | 53.1 | +10% |
| Marlow | 996 | 54.0 | +12% |
| Abbey | 3,065 | 174.6 | +262% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 486 | 44.9 | -7% |
| Booker & Cressex | 756 | 151.3 | +214% |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New Road” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Road | 33 |
| On or near Barley Fields | 30 |
| On or near Common Road | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Five Acres | 16 |
| On or near Beech Close | 15 |
| On or near Boundary Road | 15 |
| On or near Chimney Lane | 15 |
| On or near Howard Court | 15 |
Of the 747 crimes in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns has an estimated population of 17,541 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns a safe place to live?
Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns recorded 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,089th 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 Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 302 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns going up or down?
Recorded crime in Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns was up 11% on the year before: 846 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 761 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns?
About 17,541 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns?
Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns 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.