Crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green: statistics, rates and trends
757 crimes were recorded in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.1 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 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
- Population and deprivation in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
- Questions about crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
- About this data
757 crimes were recorded in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.1 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 252 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green has the 998th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 757 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.1 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,027 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green was highest in the year to July 2023 (829 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (606). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 757 | 58.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 675 | 51.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 699 | 53.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 829 | 63.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 821 | 63.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 803 | 61.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 702 | 53.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 622 | 47.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 606 | 46.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green 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 drugs.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+44%) and criminal damage and arson (+31%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 252 | 19.3 | 0.57 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 8.1 | 0.53 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +31% |
| Drugs | 68 | 5.2 | 1.60 | +386% |
| Other theft | 66 | 5.1 | 0.79 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 4.8 | 0.97 | +44% |
| Public order | 61 | 4.7 | 0.70 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.0 | 0.36 | +3% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.1 | 0.30 | -12% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 386% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 14 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 down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green 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 down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne End | 310 | 41.0 | -29% |
| Beaconsfield | 979 | 68.1 | +17% |
| High Wycombe | 8,541 | 94.3 | +62% |
| Cookham | 196 | 35.5 | -39% |
| Hazlemere | 663 | 34.4 | -41% |
| Marlow | 898 | 60.3 | +4% |
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 340 | 45.7 | -21% |
| Maidenhead | 4,209 | 62.8 | +8% |
1 areas within Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns had the highest rate (47.9 per 1,000) and Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns the lowest (47.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flackwell Heath & The Wooburns | Neighbourhood | 17,541 | 841 | 47.9 |
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 Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barley Fields | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Common Road | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Thanstead Copse | 19 |
| On or near London Road | 18 |
| On or near Chimney Lane | 16 |
| On or near Moorside | 15 |
| On or near Beech Close | 14 |
| On or near Lammas Way | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green 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 | 297 | 39.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 195 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green has an estimated population of 13,027. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green a safe place to live?
Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green recorded 58.1 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 Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green was up 12% on the year before: 757 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 675 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green?
Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green 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 Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.