Crime in West Wycombe & Lane End: statistics, rates and trends
283 crimes were recorded in West Wycombe & Lane End in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in West Wycombe & Lane End
- Questions about crime in West Wycombe & Lane End
- About this data
283 crimes were recorded in West Wycombe & Lane End in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 109 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Wycombe & Lane End has the 3,041st highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Wycombe & Lane End | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 283 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.6 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,710 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Wycombe & Lane End was highest in the year to July 2021 (359 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (269). Over the whole period it fell 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 283 | 49.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 283 | 49.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 269 | 47.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 318 | 55.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 345 | 60.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 359 | 62.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 329 | 57.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 296 | 51.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 289 | 50.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Wycombe & Lane End 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. Rates were well above the national level for other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+20%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 19.1 | 0.56 | +6% |
| Other theft | 55 | 9.6 | 1.51 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 5.4 | 0.35 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -38% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -6% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.6 | 0.80 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.1 | 0.43 | +9% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 0.30 | +20% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.36 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.04 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Wycombe & Lane End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Wycombe & Lane End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Wycombe & Lane End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Wycombe & Lane End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Wycombe & Lane End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Wycombe & Lane End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Wycombe & Lane End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Wycombe & Lane End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 6 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Wycombe & Lane End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Wycombe & Lane End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Wycombe & Lane End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Wycombe & Lane End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Wycombe & Lane End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Wycombe & Lane End.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Wycombe & Lane End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands | 634 | 89.5 | +81% |
| Booker & Cressex | 750 | 150.1 | +203% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 953 | 88.2 | +78% |
| Downley | 352 | 52.7 | +6% |
| Disraeli | 463 | 79.5 | +60% |
| Abbey | 3,076 | 175.2 | +253% |
| Chiltern Villages | 150 | 27.9 | -44% |
| Ridgeway West | 385 | 31.9 | -36% |
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 West Wycombe & Lane End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Park Farm Road | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Simmons Way | 14 |
| On or near Copperfields | 13 |
| On or near Saxhorn Road | 9 |
| On or near Chalky Field | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Archers Way | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Wycombe & Lane End 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 | 84 | 29.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 29.7% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 11.3% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 11.0% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
West Wycombe & Lane End has an estimated population of 5,710. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Wycombe & Lane End sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Wycombe & Lane End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is West Wycombe & Lane End a safe place to live?
West Wycombe & Lane End recorded 49.6 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 West Wycombe & Lane End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (55).
Is crime in West Wycombe & Lane End going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Wycombe & Lane End was almost unchanged on the year before: 283 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 283 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Wycombe & Lane End?
West Wycombe & Lane End 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 West Wycombe & Lane End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.