Crime in Beaconsfield: statistics, rates and trends
979 crimes were recorded in Beaconsfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beaconsfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Beaconsfield
- Types of crime in Beaconsfield
- Beaconsfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Beaconsfield
- Streets with the most crime in Beaconsfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beaconsfield
- Population and deprivation in Beaconsfield
- Questions about crime in Beaconsfield
- About this data
979 crimes were recorded in Beaconsfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 270 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Beaconsfield has the 824th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beaconsfield | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 979 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.1 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,375 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beaconsfield was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,020 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (877). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 979 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 907 | 63.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 964 | 67.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,018 | 70.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,020 | 71.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 926 | 64.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 877 | 61.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 968 | 67.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 989 | 68.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 91 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beaconsfield 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+54%) and shoplifting (+46%). The largest falls were in other crime (-41%) and other theft (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 18.8 | 0.55 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 8.0 | 1.62 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 7.2 | 1.06 | +54% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 7.1 | 0.86 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 6.9 | 0.45 | +32% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +32% |
| Other theft | 72 | 5.0 | 0.78 | -14% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.6 | 1.02 | -12% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +140% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.43 | -41% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.8 | 0.49 | +50% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 0.51 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +125% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beaconsfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beaconsfield recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beaconsfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beaconsfield recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beaconsfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beaconsfield recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beaconsfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beaconsfield recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beaconsfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beaconsfield recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beaconsfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beaconsfield recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beaconsfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beaconsfield recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beaconsfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beaconsfield recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beaconsfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beaconsfield recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beaconsfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beaconsfield recorded 13 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 41% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beaconsfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beaconsfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beaconsfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beaconsfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beaconsfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beaconsfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beaconsfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beaconsfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Beaconsfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beaconsfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beaconsfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green | 757 | 58.1 | -15% |
| Bourne End | 310 | 41.0 | -40% |
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 340 | 45.7 | -33% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -35% |
| Hazlemere | 663 | 34.4 | -50% |
| Gerrards Cross | 375 | 50.6 | -26% |
| High Wycombe | 8,541 | 94.3 | +39% |
| Cookham | 196 | 35.5 | -48% |
1 areas within Beaconsfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Beaconsfield had the highest rate (73.5 per 1,000) and Beaconsfield the lowest (73.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield | Neighbourhood | 12,826 | 943 | 73.5 |
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 Beaconsfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 98 |
| On or near Dorney Hill South | 71 |
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Lord Reith Place | 49 |
| On or near Post Office Lane | 24 |
| On or near Duval Path | 22 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 21 |
| On or near Beacon Close | 18 |
| On or near Mayflower Way | 17 |
| On or near Shepherds Lane | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beaconsfield 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 399 | 40.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 228 | 23.3% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 99 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Beaconsfield has an estimated population of 14,375. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beaconsfield sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beaconsfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Beaconsfield a safe place to live?
Beaconsfield recorded 68.1 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 Beaconsfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (115).
Is crime in Beaconsfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beaconsfield was up 8% on the year before: 979 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 907 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.