Crime in Iver, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
731 crimes were recorded in Iver, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Iver, Buckinghamshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Iver, Buckinghamshire
- Types of crime in Iver, Buckinghamshire
- Iver, Buckinghamshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Iver, Buckinghamshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Iver, Buckinghamshire
- Population and deprivation in Iver, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Iver, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
731 crimes were recorded in Iver, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 242 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Iver, Buckinghamshire has the 2,433rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Iver, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 731 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.9 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,264 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Iver, Buckinghamshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (952 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (731). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 731 | 64.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 811 | 72.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 774 | 68.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 821 | 72.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 896 | 79.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 952 | 84.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 851 | 75.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 800 | 71.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 825 | 73.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Iver, 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. Rates were well above the national level for drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+68%) and drugs (+68%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-20%) and anti-social behaviour (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 21.5 | 0.63 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 6.8 | 0.45 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 6.1 | 1.24 | -16% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.9 | 0.76 | -15% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -14% |
| Drugs | 47 | 4.2 | 1.28 | +68% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +68% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -13% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.0 | 0.72 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 13 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 down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Iver, Buckinghamshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Iver, 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 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Iver, Buckinghamshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Iver, Buckinghamshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Iver, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross & Denham | 1,170 | 67.9 | +5% |
| Farnhams & Stoke Poges | 988 | 59.6 | -8% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -32% |
| Burnham | 1,196 | 73.4 | +13% |
| Beaconsfield | 943 | 73.5 | +13% |
| Chalfont St Giles & Little Chalfont | 647 | 41.7 | -36% |
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | 841 | 47.9 | -26% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -38% |
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 Iver, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Thorney Lane South | 42 |
| On or near Victoria Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Thorney Mill Road | 20 |
| On or near Barnfield | 19 |
| On or near Cherry Close | 19 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 19 |
| On or near Little Sutton Lane | 17 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Close | 17 |
| On or near Bathurst Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Iver, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 33.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 29.3% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 11.5% |
| Not recorded | 77 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Iver, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 11,264. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Iver, Buckinghamshire sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Iver, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Iver, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Iver, Buckinghamshire recorded 64.9 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 Iver, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (78).
Is crime in Iver, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Iver, Buckinghamshire was down 10% on the year before: 731 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 811 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Iver, Buckinghamshire?
Iver, Buckinghamshire 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 Iver, Buckinghamshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.