Crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons: statistics, rates and trends
463 crimes were recorded in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
- Questions about crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
- About this data
463 crimes were recorded in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 239 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Grendon Underwood & The Claydons has the 3,506th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Grendon Underwood & The Claydons | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 463 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.2 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,127 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons was highest in the year to July 2021 (518 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (343). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 | 463 | 38.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 488 | 40.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 462 | 38.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 456 | 37.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 378 | 31.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 518 | 42.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 370 | 30.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 349 | 28.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 343 | 28.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+28%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-68%) and other crime (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 239 | 19.7 | 0.58 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.2 | 0.62 | +2% |
| Other theft | 46 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.1 | 0.20 | -12% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.0 | 0.94 | -37% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -29% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.7 | 0.15 | -68% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 0.20 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 51.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 16 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 30% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Grendon Underwood & The Claydons, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Grendon Underwood & The Claydons.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grendon Underwood & The Claydons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow | 342 | 60.8 | +59% |
| Buckingham | 1,000 | 50.4 | +32% |
| Quainton | 199 | 36.5 | -4% |
| Horwood | 134 | 28.5 | -25% |
| Waddesdon | 168 | 31.5 | -17% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 749 | 46.1 | +21% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,397 | 105.1 | +175% |
| Aylesbury West | 761 | 62.0 | +62% |
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 Grendon Underwood & The Claydons over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 25 |
| On or near Redland Close | 23 |
| On or near Langland Close | 18 |
| On or near Lower Green | 13 |
| On or near George Court | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Tingewick Road | 12 |
| On or near Buckingham Road | 11 |
| On or near Heathers Close | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 186 | 40.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 11.7% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 7.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 4.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Grendon Underwood & The Claydons has an estimated population of 12,127. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grendon Underwood & The Claydons sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Grendon Underwood & The Claydons |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Grendon Underwood & The Claydons a safe place to live?
Grendon Underwood & The Claydons recorded 38.2 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 Grendon Underwood & The Claydons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 239 reports in the 12 months to July 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 5% on the year before: 463 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 488 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Grendon Underwood & The Claydons?
Grendon Underwood & The Claydons 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 Grendon Underwood & The Claydons. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.