Crime in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater: statistics, rates and trends
549 crimes were recorded in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater at a glance
- Crime trends in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
- Types of crime in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
- Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
- Population and deprivation in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
- Questions about crime in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
- About this data
549 crimes were recorded in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 213 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater has the 3,438th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 549 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.2 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,645 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater was highest in the year to July 2021 (627 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (461). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 549 | 40.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 461 | 33.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 524 | 38.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 611 | 44.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 592 | 43.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 627 | 46.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 573 | 42.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 519 | 38.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 489 | 35.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater 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 vehicle crime (+54%) and public order (+41%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-30%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 213 | 15.6 | 0.46 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 4.8 | 0.32 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.2 | 0.85 | +54% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -25% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.8 | 0.41 | +23% |
| Public order | 38 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +41% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.2 | 0.14 | -30% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.0 | 0.49 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,021 | 83.1 | +106% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 740 | 56.1 | +39% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -9% |
| Beaconsfield | 943 | 73.5 | +83% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 504 | 46.5 | +16% |
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | 841 | 47.9 | +19% |
| Abbey | 3,076 | 175.2 | +335% |
| Disraeli | 463 | 79.5 | +98% |
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 Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Ashley Drive | 19 |
| On or near Thanstead Copse | 19 |
| On or near London Road | 18 |
| On or near Hill Meadow | 15 |
| On or near Lammas Way | 14 |
| On or near Long Meadow Close | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Chancellors | 12 |
| On or near Knaves Beech Way | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater 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 | 191 | 34.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 12.0% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater has an estimated population of 13,645. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater a safe place to live?
Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater recorded 40.2 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 Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater was up 19% on the year before: 549 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 461 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater?
Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater 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 Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.