Crime in Hazlemere: statistics, rates and trends
663 crimes were recorded in Hazlemere in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.4 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 Hazlemere at a glance
- Crime trends in Hazlemere
- Types of crime in Hazlemere
- Hazlemere compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hazlemere
- Streets with the most crime in Hazlemere
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hazlemere
- Population and deprivation in Hazlemere
- Questions about crime in Hazlemere
- About this data
663 crimes were recorded in Hazlemere in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.4 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 282 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hazlemere has the 1,374th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hazlemere | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 663 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.4 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,283 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hazlemere was highest in the year to July 2021 (891 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (578). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 663 | 34.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 578 | 30.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 704 | 36.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 803 | 41.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 752 | 39.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 891 | 46.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 867 | 45.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 770 | 39.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 746 | 38.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hazlemere 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 burglary (+100%) and other theft (+15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 14.6 | 0.43 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 4.0 | 0.26 | +1% |
| Other theft | 54 | 2.8 | 0.44 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 2.2 | 0.44 | +8% |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.1 | 0.59 | +100% |
| Public order | 40 | 2.1 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 1.7 | 0.20 | +300% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +67% |
| Drugs | 14 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.13 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hazlemere
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hazlemere recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hazlemere
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hazlemere recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hazlemere
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hazlemere recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hazlemere
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hazlemere recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hazlemere
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hazlemere recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hazlemere
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hazlemere recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hazlemere
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hazlemere recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hazlemere
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hazlemere recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hazlemere
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hazlemere recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hazlemere
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hazlemere recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hazlemere
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hazlemere recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hazlemere
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hazlemere recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hazlemere
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hazlemere recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hazlemere, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hazlemere.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hazlemere |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe | 8,541 | 94.3 | +174% |
| Prestwood and Great Missenden | 340 | 48.0 | +40% |
| Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green | 757 | 58.1 | +69% |
| Beaconsfield | 979 | 68.1 | +98% |
| Amersham | 781 | 45.3 | +32% |
| Bourne End | 310 | 41.0 | +19% |
| Chesham | 1,648 | 73.3 | +113% |
| Marlow | 898 | 60.3 | +75% |
2 areas within Hazlemere, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater had the highest rate (40.2 per 1,000) and Hazlemere the lowest (36.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn, Tylers Green & Loudwater | Neighbourhood | 13,645 | 549 | 40.2 |
| Hazlemere | Neighbourhood | 9,490 | 346 | 36.5 |
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 Hazlemere over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Amersham Road | 34 |
| On or near Jackson Court | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Ashley Drive | 19 |
| On or near Holmer Green Road | 18 |
| On or near Turners Place | 17 |
| On or near Glebe Close | 15 |
| On or near Tylers Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Bramble Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Carrington Place | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hazlemere 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 31.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 77 | 11.6% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 6.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Hazlemere has an estimated population of 19,283. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hazlemere sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hazlemere |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.0% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Hazlemere a safe place to live?
Hazlemere recorded 34.4 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 Hazlemere?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Hazlemere going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hazlemere was up 15% on the year before: 663 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 578 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hazlemere?
Hazlemere 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 Hazlemere. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.