Crime in Iver Heath: statistics, rates and trends

232 crimes were recorded in Iver Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 67 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Iver Heath has the 1,229th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Iver Heath was highest in the year to July 2022 (401 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (232). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Iver Heath 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%) and vehicle crime (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Iver Heath

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Iver Heath recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Iver Heath

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Iver Heath recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Iver Heath

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Iver Heath recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Iver Heath

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Iver Heath recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Iver Heath

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Iver Heath recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Iver Heath

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Iver Heath recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Iver Heath

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Iver Heath recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Iver Heath

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Iver Heath recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Iver Heath

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Iver Heath recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Iver Heath

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Iver Heath recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Iver Heath

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Iver Heath recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Iver Heath

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Iver Heath recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Iver Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Iver Heath.

1 areas within Iver Heath, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Iver had the highest rate (64.9 per 1,000) and Iver the lowest (64.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Iver Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Iver Heath 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.

Iver Heath has an estimated population of 5,114. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Iver Heath sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Iver Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.