Crime in Horwood: statistics, rates and trends
129 crimes were recorded in Horwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (38), other theft (22) and vehicle crime (21) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,827th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Horwood | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 129 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.4 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,701 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Horwood of any year here (129 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 129 | 27.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 152 | 32.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 148 | 31.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 205 | 43.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 168 | 35.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 154 | 32.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 186 | 39.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 167 | 35.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 145 | 30.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 5 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (76% below) and other theft (27% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 68 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 8.1 | 34.2 | -44% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 4.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Horwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow | 351 | 62.4 | +127% |
| Buckingham | 1,031 | 51.9 | +89% |
| Newton Longville | 348 | 37.0 | +35% |
| Quainton | 185 | 34.0 | +24% |
| Grendon Underwood & The Claydons | 446 | 36.8 | +34% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 739 | 45.4 | +66% |
| Bierton, Kingsbrook & Wing | 591 | 48.2 | +75% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,404 | 105.7 | +285% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Horwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Conference/Exhibition Centre” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near High Street | 5 |
| On or near Nash Road | 4 |
| On or near School End | 4 |
| On or near Shucklow Hill | 4 |
| On or near Springfields Court | 4 |
| On or near Thornton Road | 4 |
Of the 122 crimes in Horwood with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 7 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 41.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 33 | 27.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 10.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Horwood has an estimated population of 4,701 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horwood average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Horwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Horwood a safe place to live?
Horwood recorded 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,827th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Horwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 38 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (22).
Is crime in Horwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horwood was down 15% on the year before: 129 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 152 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horwood?
About 4,701 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horwood?
Horwood 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.