Crime in Ridgeway West: statistics, rates and trends
377 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway West in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ridgeway West at a glance
- Crime trends in Ridgeway West
- Types of crime in Ridgeway West
- Ridgeway West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ridgeway West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ridgeway West
- Demographics of Ridgeway West
- Questions about crime in Ridgeway West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (170), anti-social behaviour (44) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,741st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ridgeway West | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 377 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.2 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,067 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ridgeway West peaked in the year to August 2022 (516 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (358). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 377 | 31.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 358 | 29.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 400 | 33.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 460 | 38.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 516 | 42.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 432 | 35.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 426 | 35.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 448 | 37.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 401 | 33.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and public order (69% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 37 and violence and sexual offences rose from 142 to 170, while other theft fell from 46 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 14.1 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 3.6 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.2 | 6.4 | -43% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Ridgeway West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ridgeway West |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wycombe & Lane End | 273 | 47.8 | +53% |
| Princes Risborough | 513 | 45.6 | +46% |
| Ridgeway East | 315 | 31.9 | +2% |
| Downley | 338 | 50.6 | +62% |
| Sands | 608 | 85.9 | +175% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 957 | 88.5 | +183% |
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | +154% |
| Booker & Cressex | 756 | 151.3 | +384% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Ridgeway West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hart Moor Close” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hart Moor Close | 14 |
| On or near Homefield Close | 13 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 13 |
| On or near Eastwood Road | 11 |
| On or near Musgrave Walk | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Pendles Paddock | 10 |
| On or near Park Lane | 9 |
| On or near George Road | 8 |
| On or near Lowes Close | 8 |
Of the 333 crimes in Ridgeway West with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 30.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Ridgeway West has an estimated population of 12,067 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ridgeway West average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ridgeway West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ridgeway West a safe place to live?
Ridgeway West recorded 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,741st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ridgeway West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Ridgeway West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ridgeway West was up 5% on the year before: 377 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 358 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ridgeway West?
About 12,067 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ridgeway West?
Ridgeway West 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.