Crime in West Wycombe & Lane End: statistics, rates and trends
273 crimes were recorded in West Wycombe & Lane End in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Wycombe & Lane End at a glance
- Crime trends in West Wycombe & Lane End
- Types of crime in West Wycombe & Lane End
- West Wycombe & Lane End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Wycombe & Lane End
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Wycombe & Lane End
- Demographics of West Wycombe & Lane End
- Questions about crime in West Wycombe & Lane End
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (107), other theft (51) and anti-social behaviour (28) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,108th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | West Wycombe & Lane End | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 273 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.8 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,710 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in West Wycombe & Lane End of any year here (273 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 273 | 47.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 283 | 49.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 284 | 49.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 317 | 55.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 337 | 59.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 354 | 62.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 333 | 58.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 301 | 52.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 288 | 50.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Wycombe & Lane End recorded notably more other theft (39% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (45% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 46 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 18.7 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Other theft | 51 | 8.9 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Wycombe & Lane End; the highest is Abbey, Buckinghamshire (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Chiltern Villages (28.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Wycombe & Lane End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands | 608 | 85.9 | +80% |
| Booker & Cressex | 756 | 151.3 | +216% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 957 | 88.5 | +85% |
| Downley | 338 | 50.6 | +6% |
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | +66% |
| Abbey | 3,065 | 174.6 | +265% |
| Chiltern Villages | 151 | 28.1 | -41% |
| Ridgeway West | 377 | 31.2 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in West Wycombe & Lane End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Simmons Way | 15 |
| On or near Park Farm Road | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Copperfields | 11 |
| On or near Saxhorn Road | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Archers Way | 6 |
| On or near Denham Road | 6 |
Of the 245 crimes in West Wycombe & Lane End with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 34.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 8.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
West Wycombe & Lane End has an estimated population of 5,710 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Wycombe & Lane End average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | West Wycombe & Lane End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Wycombe & Lane End a safe place to live?
West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,108th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in West Wycombe & Lane End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (51).
Is crime in West Wycombe & Lane End going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Wycombe & Lane End was down 4% on the year before: 273 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 283 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Wycombe & Lane End?
About 5,710 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Wycombe & Lane End?
West Wycombe & Lane End 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.