Crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
144 crimes were recorded in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
- Types of crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
- Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
- Demographics of Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (63), other theft (21) and anti-social behaviour (16) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,764th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 144 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.2 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,761 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire of any year here (144 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 144 | 30.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 128 | 26.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 107 | 22.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 135 | 28.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 118 | 24.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 109 | 22.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 110 | 23.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 112 | 23.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 99 | 20.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) and other theft (32% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 13.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Other theft | 21 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waddesdon | 172 | 32.3 | +7% |
| Haddenham & Stone | 421 | 36.3 | +20% |
| Princes Risborough | 513 | 45.6 | +51% |
| Aylesbury West | 760 | 61.9 | +105% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 739 | 45.4 | +50% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,019 | 81.8 | +170% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,404 | 105.7 | +249% |
| Ridgeway West | 377 | 31.2 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Abbot Ridge” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Abbot Ridge | 17 |
| On or near Quarry Close | 9 |
| On or near Kings Close | 8 |
| On or near Thame Road | 7 |
| On or near Field Close | 6 |
| On or near Waterperry Road | 6 |
| On or near Church Road | 5 |
| On or near Friars Furlong | 5 |
| On or near Highfield | 5 |
| On or near Bicester Road | 4 |
Of the 128 crimes in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 51 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 28.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 4,761 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.8%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,764th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (21).
Is crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire was up 12% on the year before: 144 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 128 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire?
About 4,761 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire?
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire 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.