Crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean: statistics, rates and trends
740 crimes were recorded in Totteridge & Bowerdean in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Totteridge & Bowerdean
- Questions about crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean
- About this data
740 crimes were recorded in Totteridge & Bowerdean in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 342 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Totteridge & Bowerdean has the 2,777th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Totteridge & Bowerdean | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 740 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,190 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean was highest in the year to July 2023 (862 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (637). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 740 | 56.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 763 | 57.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 766 | 58.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 862 | 65.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 767 | 58.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 725 | 55.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 706 | 53.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 654 | 49.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 637 | 48.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Totteridge & Bowerdean 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 falls were in vehicle crime (-31%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 342 | 25.9 | 0.76 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 9.1 | 0.59 | +2% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -29% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -31% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +0% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.4 | 0.16 | +200% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.1 | 0.30 | -22% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 46.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Totteridge & Bowerdean
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Totteridge & Bowerdean 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Totteridge & Bowerdean, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Totteridge & Bowerdean.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totteridge & Bowerdean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 504 | 46.5 | -17% |
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,021 | 83.1 | +48% |
| Abbey | 3,076 | 175.2 | +212% |
| Disraeli | 463 | 79.5 | +42% |
| Hazlemere | 346 | 36.5 | -35% |
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | 549 | 40.2 | -28% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 953 | 88.2 | +57% |
| Downley | 352 | 52.7 | -6% |
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 Totteridge & Bowerdean over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Underwood Road | 33 |
| On or near Hillary Road | 31 |
| On or near St Hugh'S Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Bowerdean Road | 25 |
| On or near Firs Close | 25 |
| On or near Linchfield | 25 |
| On or near St Marks Close | 22 |
| On or near Hillview Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Rowan Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Mayhew Crescent | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Totteridge & Bowerdean 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 | 247 | 33.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 19.2% |
| Not recorded | 120 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 14.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 6.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% |
Totteridge & Bowerdean has an estimated population of 13,190. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Totteridge & Bowerdean sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Totteridge & Bowerdean |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.1% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Totteridge & Bowerdean a safe place to live?
Totteridge & Bowerdean recorded 56.1 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 Totteridge & Bowerdean?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (120).
Is crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totteridge & Bowerdean was down 3% on the year before: 740 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 763 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Totteridge & Bowerdean?
Totteridge & Bowerdean 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 Totteridge & Bowerdean. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.