Crime in Bourne End: statistics, rates and trends
310 crimes were recorded in Bourne End in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bourne End at a glance
- Crime trends in Bourne End
- Types of crime in Bourne End
- Bourne End compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Bourne End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bourne End
- Population and deprivation in Bourne End
- Questions about crime in Bourne End
- About this data
310 crimes were recorded in Bourne End in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 136 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bourne End has the 1,291st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bourne End | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 310 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.0 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,556 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bourne End was highest in the year to July 2023 (416 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (254). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 310 | 41.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 277 | 36.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 348 | 46.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 416 | 55.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 341 | 45.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 303 | 40.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 254 | 33.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 331 | 43.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 274 | 36.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bourne 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. The largest increases were in public order (+12%). The largest falls were in other theft (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 18.0 | 0.53 | +9% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.6 | 0.54 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +62% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 2.8 | 0.18 | -5% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +90% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.9 | 0.88 | +250% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.7 | 0.21 | +44% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.48 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bourne End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bourne End recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bourne End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bourne End recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bourne End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bourne End recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bourne End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bourne End recorded 24 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 down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bourne End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bourne End recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bourne End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bourne End recorded 19 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 90% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bourne End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bourne End recorded 14 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 up 250% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bourne End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bourne End recorded 14 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 down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bourne End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bourne End recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bourne End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bourne End recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bourne End
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bourne End recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bourne End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bourne End recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bourne End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bourne End recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bourne End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bourne End.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bourne End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green | 757 | 58.1 | +42% |
| Cookham | 196 | 35.5 | -14% |
| Marlow | 898 | 60.3 | +47% |
| Beaconsfield | 979 | 68.1 | +66% |
| High Wycombe | 8,541 | 94.3 | +130% |
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 340 | 45.7 | +11% |
| Maidenhead | 4,209 | 62.8 | +53% |
| Hazlemere | 663 | 34.4 | -16% |
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 Bourne End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Road | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Howard Court | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Brookfield Road | 9 |
| On or near The Parade | 9 |
| On or near Burnham Close | 8 |
| On or near Hawks Hill | 8 |
| On or near Hedsor Road | 8 |
| On or near Roman Way | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bourne 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 | 96 | 31.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 15.2% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 6.1% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 5.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
Bourne End has an estimated population of 7,556. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bourne End sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bourne End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Bourne End a safe place to live?
Bourne End recorded 41.0 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 Bourne End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (27).
Is crime in Bourne End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bourne End was up 12% on the year before: 310 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 277 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bourne End?
Bourne 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 Bourne End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.