Crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
151 crimes were recorded in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
151 crimes were recorded in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 70 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire has the 3,726th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 151 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.7 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,761 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire was highest in the year to July 2026 (151 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (103). Over the whole period it rose 47%, 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 | 151 | 31.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 116 | 24.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 105 | 22.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 140 | 29.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 116 | 24.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 110 | 23.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 111 | 23.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 113 | 23.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 103 | 21.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Long Crendon, 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 violence and sexual offences (+32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 14.7 | 0.43 | +32% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.4 | 0.22 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.7 | 0.55 | +117% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.1 | 0.31 | +11% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -12% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.3 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -25% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waddesdon | 168 | 31.5 | -1% |
| Haddenham & Stone | 425 | 36.7 | +16% |
| Princes Risborough | 518 | 46.1 | +45% |
| Aylesbury West | 761 | 62.0 | +95% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 749 | 46.1 | +45% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,046 | 84.0 | +165% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,397 | 105.1 | +231% |
| Ridgeway West | 385 | 31.9 | +1% |
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 Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Abbot Ridge | 16 |
| On or near Quarry Close | 8 |
| On or near Kings Close | 7 |
| On or near Thame Road | 7 |
| On or near Waterperry Road | 7 |
| On or near Field Close | 6 |
| On or near Pinners Way | 6 |
| On or near Friars Furlong | 5 |
| On or near Highfield | 5 |
| On or near Jesse'S Lane | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Long Crendon, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 34.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 23.8% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 14.6% |
| Not recorded | 16 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 4,761. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire recorded 31.7 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 Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (22).
Is crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire was up 30% on the year before: 151 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 116 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire?
Long Crendon, 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 Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.