Crime in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends

346 crimes were recorded in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 143 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire has the 3,577th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (536 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (302). Over the whole period it fell 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire 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 anti-social behaviour (+37%) and other theft (+30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 314% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire.

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 Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire 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.

Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 9,490. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.