Crime in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends

168 crimes were recorded in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 80 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire has the 3,731st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire was highest in the year to July 2022 (245 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (148). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Waddesdon, 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 47.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Waddesdon, 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 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Waddesdon, 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 40% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Waddesdon, 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 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Waddesdon, 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 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Waddesdon, 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 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire.

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 Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Waddesdon, 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.

Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 5,332. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.