Crime in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire): statistics, rates and trends
269 crimes were recorded in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
- Types of crime in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
- Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
- Demographics of Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
- Questions about crime in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (120), other theft (31) and anti-social behaviour (27) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,333rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 269 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.5 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,361 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) peaked in the year to August 2023 (286 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (119). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 126%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 269 | 36.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 249 | 33.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 257 | 34.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 286 | 38.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 178 | 24.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 194 | 26.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 152 | 20.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 156 | 21.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 119 | 16.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and public order (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 22 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 16.3 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 3.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Haddenham (Buckinghamshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thame | 576 | 53.3 | +46% |
| Chinnor | 302 | 37.4 | +2% |
| Princes Risborough | 420 | 47.4 | +30% |
| Aylesbury | 8,095 | 89.2 | +144% |
| Stoke Mandeville | 202 | 37.7 | +3% |
| Wendover | 389 | 40.2 | +10% |
| Aston Clinton | 216 | 42.4 | +16% |
| Prestwood and Great Missenden | 342 | 48.3 | +32% |
Haddenham & Stone is the one area listed within Haddenham (Buckinghamshire), with 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddenham & Stone | Neighbourhood | 11,584 | 421 | 36.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Churchway | 15 |
| On or near Banks Road | 14 |
| On or near Rose Meadow | 12 |
| On or near Butte Furlong | 11 |
| On or near The Clays | 9 |
| On or near Pegasus Way | 8 |
| On or near Barn Owl Lane | 7 |
| On or near Dollicot | 7 |
| On or near Millway Furlong | 7 |
Of the 242 crimes in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) has an estimated population of 7,361 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%), fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) a safe place to live?
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) recorded 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,333rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (31).
Is crime in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) was up 8% on the year before: 269 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 249 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)?
About 7,361 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)?
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) 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.