Crime in Princes Risborough: statistics, rates and trends
420 crimes were recorded in Princes Risborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Princes Risborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Princes Risborough
- Types of crime in Princes Risborough
- Princes Risborough compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Princes Risborough
- Streets with the most crime in Princes Risborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Princes Risborough
- Population and deprivation in Princes Risborough
- Questions about crime in Princes Risborough
- About this data
420 crimes were recorded in Princes Risborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 167 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Princes Risborough has the 1,205th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Princes Risborough | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 420 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.4 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,866 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Princes Risborough was highest in the year to July 2022 (632 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (406). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 420 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 514 | 58.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 549 | 61.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 616 | 69.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 632 | 71.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 473 | 53.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 406 | 45.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 465 | 52.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 446 | 50.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Princes Risborough 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 shoplifting (-59%) and other theft (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 18.8 | 0.55 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 7.0 | 0.46 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.5 | 0.42 | -59% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.3 | 0.51 | -33% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +4% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.3 | 1.07 | +150% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -29% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -27% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +400% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Princes Risborough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Princes Risborough recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Princes Risborough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Princes Risborough recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Princes Risborough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Princes Risborough recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Princes Risborough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Princes Risborough recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Princes Risborough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Princes Risborough recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Princes Risborough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Princes Risborough recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Princes Risborough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Princes Risborough recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Princes Risborough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Princes Risborough recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Princes Risborough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Princes Risborough recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Princes Risborough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Princes Risborough recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Princes Risborough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Princes Risborough recorded 5 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 400% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Princes Risborough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Princes Risborough recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Princes Risborough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Princes Risborough recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Princes Risborough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Princes Risborough recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Princes Risborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Princes Risborough.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Princes Risborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinnor | 301 | 37.3 | -21% |
| Prestwood and Great Missenden | 340 | 48.0 | +1% |
| Stoke Mandeville | 225 | 42.0 | -11% |
| Wendover | 391 | 40.4 | -15% |
| Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | 270 | 36.7 | -23% |
| Thame | 552 | 51.1 | +8% |
| Aylesbury | 8,189 | 90.2 | +90% |
| Aston Clinton | 214 | 42.0 | -11% |
1 areas within Princes Risborough, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Princes Risborough had the highest rate (46.1 per 1,000) and Princes Risborough the lowest (46.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough | Neighbourhood | 11,243 | 518 | 46.1 |
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 Princes Risborough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Berryfield Road | 18 |
| On or near Upper Icknield Way | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Brooke Road | 12 |
| On or near Horns Lane | 12 |
| On or near Market Square | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Southfield Road | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Princes Risborough 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 | 117 | 27.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 13.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 6.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Princes Risborough has an estimated population of 8,866. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Princes Risborough sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Princes Risborough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Princes Risborough a safe place to live?
Princes Risborough recorded 47.4 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 Princes Risborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Princes Risborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Princes Risborough was down 18% on the year before: 420 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 514 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Princes Risborough?
Princes Risborough 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 Princes Risborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.