Crime in Ivinghoe: statistics, rates and trends
402 crimes were recorded in Ivinghoe in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (171), anti-social behaviour (51) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,592nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ivinghoe | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 402 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.2 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,106 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ivinghoe peaked in the year to August 2025 (465 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (369). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 402 | 36.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 465 | 41.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 369 | 33.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 391 | 35.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 414 | 37.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 405 | 36.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 410 | 36.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 459 | 41.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 414 | 37.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and public order (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 38 to 51, while vehicle crime fell from 55 to 20 and other theft fell from 64 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 15.4 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 4.6 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -39% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -64% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Ivinghoe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ivinghoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bierton, Kingsbrook & Wing | 591 | 48.2 | +33% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 425 | 37.2 | +3% |
| Aylesbury East | 978 | 87.3 | +141% |
| Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville | 514 | 39.0 | +8% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,440 | 188.1 | +420% |
| Aylesbury South East | 755 | 61.4 | +70% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,019 | 81.8 | +126% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,404 | 105.7 | +192% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Ivinghoe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Partridge Close | 15 |
| On or near The Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 14 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 11 |
| On or near Moor End Close | 11 |
| On or near Bolebec End | 9 |
| On or near Marsworth Road | 9 |
| On or near Old Farm Close | 9 |
| On or near Ship Lane | 9 |
Of the 351 crimes in Ivinghoe with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 34.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
Ivinghoe has an estimated population of 11,106 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.2%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.4%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ivinghoe average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ivinghoe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ivinghoe a safe place to live?
Ivinghoe recorded 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,592nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ivinghoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 171 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Ivinghoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ivinghoe was down 14% on the year before: 402 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 465 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ivinghoe?
About 11,106 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ivinghoe?
Ivinghoe 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.