Crime in Princes Risborough: statistics, rates and trends
420 crimes were recorded in Princes Risborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Princes Risborough
- Questions about crime in Princes Risborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (170), anti-social behaviour (61) and shoplifting (33) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,195th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Princes Risborough | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 420 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.4 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,866 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Princes Risborough peaked in the year to August 2022 (657 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (408). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 420 | 47.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 534 | 60.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 533 | 60.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 594 | 67.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 657 | 74.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 490 | 55.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 408 | 46.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 447 | 50.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 449 | 50.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (58% below) and other theft (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 72 to 33 and other theft fell from 43 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 19.2 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 6.9 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.7 | 8.5 | -54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -42% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Princes Risborough; the highest is Aylesbury (89.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) (36.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Princes Risborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinnor | 302 | 37.4 | -21% |
| Prestwood and Great Missenden | 342 | 48.3 | +2% |
| Stoke Mandeville | 202 | 37.7 | -20% |
| Wendover | 389 | 40.2 | -15% |
| Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | 269 | 36.5 | -23% |
| Thame | 576 | 53.3 | +13% |
| Aylesbury | 8,095 | 89.2 | +88% |
| Aston Clinton | 216 | 42.4 | -11% |
Princes Risborough is the one area listed within Princes Risborough, with 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough | Neighbourhood | 11,243 | 513 | 45.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Princes Risborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Upper Icknield Way | 18 |
| On or near Berryfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Horns Lane | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Market Square | 12 |
| On or near Southfield Road | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
Of the 359 crimes in Princes Risborough with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 29.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Princes Risborough has an estimated population of 8,866 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Princes Risborough average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Princes Risborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Princes Risborough a safe place to live?
Princes Risborough recorded 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,195th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Princes Risborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Princes Risborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Princes Risborough was down 21% on the year before: 420 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 534 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Princes Risborough?
About 8,866 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Princes Risborough?
Princes Risborough 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.