SL8 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SL8 5BW

SL8 5BW, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This SL8 5BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SL8 postcode area, which has experienced 25 crimes and a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SL8 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SL8 5BW, encompassing approximately 2104 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SL8 5BW area, explore the SL8 5BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SL8 5BW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • New Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chilterns Park with total crimes: 1

SL8 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.23700.00%
Other theft23.80100.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-90.91%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.13120.00%
Public order35.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.28-16.67%
Public order12.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.28-33.33%
Public order22.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1880.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.28100.00%
Burglary10.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.08-64.29%
Burglary32.38200.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.50250.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.80-20.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.28-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.650.00%
Shoplifting15.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 202414
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SL8 5BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. New Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chilterns Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burnham Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Brent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elms Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cores End Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1