Crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green: statistics, rates and trends
770 crimes were recorded in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
- Types of crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
- Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
- Streets with the most crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
- Demographics of Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
- Questions about crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (257), anti-social behaviour (103) and criminal damage and arson (71) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 975th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 770 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.1 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,027 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green peaked in the year to August 2023 (844 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (586). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 770 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 665 | 51.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 685 | 52.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 844 | 64.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 822 | 63.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 785 | 60.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 723 | 55.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 638 | 49.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 586 | 45.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded notably more drugs (57% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (49% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 40 to 62 and public order rose from 48 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 19.7 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 7.9 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Public order | 69 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Drugs | 67 | 5.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +55% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green; the highest is High Wycombe (93.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Hazlemere (34.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne End | 306 | 40.5 | -31% |
| Beaconsfield | 1,006 | 70.0 | +18% |
| High Wycombe | 8,456 | 93.4 | +58% |
| Cookham | 193 | 34.9 | -41% |
| Hazlemere | 656 | 34.0 | -42% |
| Marlow | 891 | 59.8 | +1% |
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 335 | 45.1 | -24% |
| Maidenhead | 4,138 | 61.7 | +4% |
Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns is the one area listed within Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green, with 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | Neighbourhood | 17,541 | 846 | 48.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barley Fields” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barley Fields | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Common Road | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Thanstead Copse | 18 |
| On or near Five Acres | 16 |
| On or near Beech Close | 15 |
| On or near Boundary Road | 15 |
| On or near Chimney Lane | 15 |
| On or near Moorside | 15 |
Of the 667 crimes in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 301 | 45.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 200 | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green has an estimated population of 13,027 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green a safe place to live?
Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 975th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green was up 16% on the year before: 770 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 665 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green?
About 13,027 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green?
Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green 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.