Crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons at a glance
- Crime trends in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
- Types of crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
- Grendon Underwood & The Claydons compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
- What happened after crimes were reported in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
- Demographics of Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
- Questions about crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (224), criminal damage and arson (51) and other theft (49) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,565th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Grendon Underwood & The Claydons | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 446 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.8 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,127 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons peaked in the year to August 2025 (498 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (349). 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 | 446 | 36.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 498 | 41.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 465 | 38.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 457 | 37.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 376 | 31.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 491 | 40.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 402 | 33.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 353 | 29.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 349 | 28.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (79% below) and public order (72% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 190 to 224, while other crime fell from 39 to 23 and public order fell from 33 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 18.5 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 3.2 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -41% |
| Public order | 23 | 1.9 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Grendon Underwood & The Claydons; the highest is Aylesbury North West (105.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Horwood (27.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grendon Underwood & The Claydons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow | 351 | 62.4 | +70% |
| Buckingham | 1,031 | 51.9 | +41% |
| Quainton | 185 | 34.0 | -8% |
| Horwood | 129 | 27.4 | -25% |
| Waddesdon | 172 | 32.3 | -12% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 739 | 45.4 | +24% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,404 | 105.7 | +187% |
| Aylesbury West | 760 | 61.9 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 23 |
| On or near Redland Close | 22 |
| On or near Langland Close | 17 |
| On or near Buckingham Road | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near Heathers Close | 11 |
| On or near Lower Green | 11 |
| On or near Station Road | 11 |
| On or near Tingewick Road | 11 |
| On or near George Court | 9 |
Of the 407 crimes in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons with a recorded outcome, 23% 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 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 22.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Grendon Underwood & The Claydons has an estimated population of 12,127 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grendon Underwood & The Claydons average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Grendon Underwood & The Claydons | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Grendon Underwood & The Claydons a safe place to live?
Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,565th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (51).
Is crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons was down 10% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 498 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grendon Underwood & The Claydons?
About 12,127 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grendon Underwood & The Claydons?
Grendon Underwood & The Claydons 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.