Crime in Gerrards Cross: statistics, rates and trends
376 crimes were recorded in Gerrards Cross in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gerrards Cross at a glance
- Crime trends in Gerrards Cross
- Types of crime in Gerrards Cross
- Gerrards Cross compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Gerrards Cross
- Streets with the most crime in Gerrards Cross
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gerrards Cross
- Demographics of Gerrards Cross
- Questions about crime in Gerrards Cross
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (104), shoplifting (43) and anti-social behaviour (41) made up 50% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,133rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Gerrards Cross | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 376 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,416 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gerrards Cross peaked in the year to August 2021 (398 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (342). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 376 | 50.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 342 | 46.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 359 | 48.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 370 | 49.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 389 | 52.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 398 | 53.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 385 | 51.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 363 | 48.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 348 | 46.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 28 to 41 and vehicle crime rose from 29 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 104 | 14.0 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 5.8 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 5.5 | 15.4 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Gerrards Cross; the highest is Hillingdon (100.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Chorleywood (35.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gerrards Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -13% |
| Stoke Poges | 308 | 54.5 | +7% |
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 335 | 45.1 | -11% |
| Iver Heath | 250 | 48.9 | -4% |
| Beaconsfield | 1,006 | 70.0 | +38% |
| Slough | 17,288 | 99.5 | +96% |
| Chorleywood | 505 | 35.3 | -30% |
| Hillingdon | 32,229 | 100.4 | +98% |
Gerrards Cross & Denham is the one area listed within Gerrards Cross, with 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross & Denham | Neighbourhood | 17,238 | 1,169 | 67.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Gerrards Cross over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Packhorse Road | 31 |
| On or near Ethorpe Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near East Common | 14 |
| On or near Woodlands Close | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Marsham Lane | 9 |
| On or near Moreland Drive | 9 |
Of the 335 crimes in Gerrards Cross with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 50.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 23.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Gerrards Cross has an estimated population of 7,416 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.6%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (58%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gerrards Cross average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gerrards Cross | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gerrards Cross a safe place to live?
Gerrards Cross recorded 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,133rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gerrards Cross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 104 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (43).
Is crime in Gerrards Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gerrards Cross was up 10% on the year before: 376 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 342 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gerrards Cross?
About 7,416 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gerrards Cross?
Gerrards Cross 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.