Crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean: statistics, rates and trends
700 crimes were recorded in Totteridge & Bowerdean in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean at a glance
- Crime trends in Totteridge & Bowerdean
- Types of crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean
- Totteridge & Bowerdean compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean
- What happened after crimes were reported in Totteridge & Bowerdean
- Demographics of Totteridge & Bowerdean
- Questions about crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (331), anti-social behaviour (109) and other theft (50) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,900th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Totteridge & Bowerdean | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 700 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.1 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,190 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean peaked in the year to August 2023 (832 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (647). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 700 | 53.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 793 | 60.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 781 | 59.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 832 | 63.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 793 | 60.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 725 | 55.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 670 | 50.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 680 | 51.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 647 | 49.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (50% below) and anti-social behaviour (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 61 to 37 and criminal damage and arson fell from 73 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 331 | 25.1 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 8.3 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Other theft | 50 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -39% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Totteridge & Bowerdean; the highest is Abbey, Buckinghamshire (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire (36.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totteridge & Bowerdean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 486 | 44.9 | -15% |
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,037 | 84.4 | +59% |
| Abbey | 3,065 | 174.6 | +229% |
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | +50% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -31% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 551 | 40.4 | -24% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 957 | 88.5 | +67% |
| Downley | 338 | 50.6 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Totteridge & Bowerdean over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hillary Road” and “St Hugh'S Avenue” (32 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hillary Road | 32 |
| On or near St Hugh'S Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Underwood Road | 28 |
| On or near Linchfield | 26 |
| On or near Bowerdean Road | 24 |
| On or near St Marks Close | 22 |
| On or near Mayhew Crescent | 19 |
| On or near St George'S Close | 19 |
| On or near Firs Close | 18 |
| On or near Acorn Close | 17 |
Of the 591 crimes in Totteridge & Bowerdean with a recorded outcome, 24% 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 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 246 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 140 | 23.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Totteridge & Bowerdean has an estimated population of 13,190 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Totteridge & Bowerdean average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Totteridge & Bowerdean | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Totteridge & Bowerdean a safe place to live?
Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,900th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 331 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean was down 12% on the year before: 700 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 793 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Totteridge & Bowerdean?
About 13,190 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Totteridge & Bowerdean?
Totteridge & Bowerdean 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.