Crime in Gerrards Cross: statistics, rates and trends
375 crimes were recorded in Gerrards Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Gerrards Cross
- Questions about crime in Gerrards Cross
- About this data
375 crimes were recorded in Gerrards Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Gerrards Cross has the 1,148th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gerrards Cross | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 375 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.6 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,416 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gerrards Cross was highest in the year to July 2022 (407 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (327). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 375 | 50.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 327 | 44.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 367 | 49.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 360 | 48.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 407 | 54.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 393 | 53.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 377 | 50.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 361 | 48.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 349 | 47.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gerrards Cross 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 vehicle crime (+79%) and criminal damage and arson (+43%). The largest falls were in burglary (-40%) and shoplifting (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 13.3 | 0.39 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 5.8 | 1.18 | +79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 5.1 | 0.33 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 5.1 | 0.62 | -25% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +43% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +3% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.4 | 0.69 | -40% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +500% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +50% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 0.60 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gerrards Cross
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gerrards Cross recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 26.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gerrards Cross
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gerrards Cross recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gerrards Cross
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gerrards Cross recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gerrards Cross
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gerrards Cross recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gerrards Cross
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gerrards Cross recorded 35 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 3% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gerrards Cross
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gerrards Cross recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gerrards Cross
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gerrards Cross recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gerrards Cross
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gerrards Cross recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gerrards Cross
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gerrards Cross recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gerrards Cross
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gerrards Cross recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gerrards Cross
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gerrards Cross recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gerrards Cross
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gerrards Cross recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gerrards Cross
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gerrards Cross recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Gerrards Cross, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gerrards Cross.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gerrards Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -13% |
| Stoke Poges | 309 | 54.7 | +8% |
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 340 | 45.7 | -10% |
| Iver Heath | 232 | 45.4 | -10% |
| Beaconsfield | 979 | 68.1 | +35% |
| Slough | 17,244 | 99.3 | +96% |
| Chorleywood | 522 | 36.5 | -28% |
| Hillingdon | 32,425 | 101.0 | +100% |
1 areas within Gerrards Cross, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Gerrards Cross & Denham had the highest rate (67.9 per 1,000) and Gerrards Cross & Denham the lowest (67.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross & Denham | Neighbourhood | 17,238 | 1,170 | 67.9 |
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 Gerrards Cross over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Ethorpe Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Packhorse Road | 27 |
| On or near Woodlands Close | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near East Common | 10 |
| On or near Marsham Lane | 9 |
| On or near A40 | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gerrards Cross 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 | 172 | 45.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 10.1% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 7.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Gerrards Cross has an estimated population of 7,416. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gerrards Cross sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gerrards Cross |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Gerrards Cross a safe place to live?
Gerrards Cross recorded 50.6 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 Gerrards Cross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (43).
Is crime in Gerrards Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gerrards Cross was up 15% on the year before: 375 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 327 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gerrards Cross?
Gerrards Cross 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 Gerrards Cross. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.